Crown Hill Cemetery Gothic Chapel - Crown Hill Foundation
In 1875, German architect Diedrich A. Bolen designed an impressive limestone Gothic Vault, today known as the Gothic Chapel. Originally a temporary storage vault for those awaiting burial, it contained 96 crypts in the side rooms off the central part of the chapel.
Gothic Chapel (once known as the Gothic Vault ... - Crown Hill …
Bohlen designed a cruciform plan with a two-story central chapel, dressed stone buttresses, tracery, drop-arched doorway, crocket pinnacles, rib-vaulted ceiling, and 96 holding crypts in the side rooms.
Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Dignity Memorial
Crown Hill National Cemetery lies within the perimeter of Crown Hill Cemetery. Situated on the gently sloping hill behind the Gothic Chapel, the 1.4-acre property was purchased by the U.S. government in 1866 for the purpose of moving 707 Union soldiers from City Cemetery.
The Gothic Chapel (1875) | Crown Hill Foundation
The Gothic Chapel (1875) Originally named the Gothic Vault, this limestone structure was designed by Diedrich A. Bohlen and constructed by Peter Routiers from 1875-1877 at a cost of $38,922.25. It served as a temporary place of entombment for up to 96 remains in the event of delayed burial, and an alternate venue for funeral services in poor ...
Crown Hill Cemetery - Wikipedia
Gothic chapel – Indianapolis architect Diedrich A. Bohlen designed the High Victorian Gothic-style chapel and vault, which were built east of the National Cemetery in 1875 at an initial cost of $38,922. They replaced an earlier vault that was used …
Crown Hill Cemetery - Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
Gothic Chapel, Crown Hill Cemetery, designed by noted Indianapolis architect Diedrich August Bohlen, ca. 1917 Credit: Indiana Historical Society View Source. Through its long history, there have been several major structures built on the cemetery’s property.
Crown Hill Cemetery, Chapel & Vault, Thirty-fourth Street, Indianapolis ...
- Significance: The Crown Hill Cemetery Chapel was designed by Indianapolis architect and builder, D.A. Boheln. The romantic landscape design of the cemetery provides an appropriate setting for this high Victorian Gothic style chapel.
Crown Hill Cemetery (Gothic Chapel, 1875) | Discover Indiana
Constructed in 1875 by notable Indianapolis architect Diedrich August Bohlen, the Gothic Chapel was originally designed to store up to 96 bodies during the winter when freezing often delayed burials until spring.
Friday Favorite: Gothic Chapel, Crown Hill | Historic Indianapolis ...
Mar 29, 2013 · Built in 1875, you can’t help but stare when you come across the Gothic Chapel on a drive through Crown Hill. Originally named the Gothic Vault. Made of Indiana limestone. Architect: D.H. Bohlen (buried at Crown Hill) who also designed City Market and Tomlinson Halll. Cost $38,922.25 to build.
Places of Interest - Crown Hill Foundation
Gothic Chapel. In 1875, German architect Diedrich A. Bolen designed an impressive limestone Gothic Vault, today known as the Gothic Chapel. Originally a temporary storage vault for those awaiting burial, it contained 96 crypts in the side rooms off the central part of the chapel.