Washington Chapel Chronicle 7, no. 7 (October 1915): 49-65
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- Washington Chapel Chronicle 7, no. 7 (October 1915): 49-65
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- Edward Maene
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- 1915
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Washington Chapel Chronicle 7, no. 7 (October 1915): 49-65
Author: Emma W. Crawford, W. Herbert Burk, Washington Chapel Guild
Year: 1915
This issue of the Washington Chapel Chronicle provides updates on the progress of the Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge, along with details about its construction, memorials, and associated activities. Below is a summary: Chapel Construction and Memorials: Progress on the Chapel : Construction is advancing well, with delays only in cut stone delivery. The altar, a 10-ton block of Indiana limestone, was successfully placed without accidents. Lincoln Memorial Cross : A carved wooden cross, memorializing Abraham Lincoln, is being crafted by Edward Maene, a renowned wood carver. Pipe Organ : A pipe organ, donated by William L. Austin in memory of his ancestor David Snyder, is under construction. Huntington Memorial Door : Descendants of General Jedediah Huntington are donating a sanctuary door in his memory, featuring heavy oak and wrought iron hardware. State Panels : Panels representing states that ratified the Constitution are being added to the sanctuary ceiling. Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut panels have been secured, with others pending. Prayer Desk : Valley Forge Chapter, D.A.R., is donating a carved oak prayer desk in memory of Anna M