Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel
- Address: R St NW
- Vicinity: 29th St NW
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1850/00/00 | William Wilson Corcoran | Owner | Funded by William Corcoran, Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel is built at a cost of $9,400. | |||
1850/00/00 | James Renwick Jr | Architect | James Renwick designs a finely proportioned chapel with double lancet windows. The skillful use of material in the contrast of sandstone and gneiss as well as attention to detail reflects the sensitivity of the architect. |
Particulars for Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel: | |
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Area of Significance | Architecture |
Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
Sight Category | Building |
Historic Use | Cemetery |
Architectural Style | Gothic Revival |
Owner | Private |
Historic Use | Religious Property |
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