Rockefeller Chapel
| Title | Rockefeller Chapel |
| View | Carillon Construction 1 |
| Series | II: Buildings and Grounds |
| Description | University Carillon arrives. A few of the bells of the 90-ton carillon intended for the University of Chicago photographed on the deck of the S. S. American Trader in New York City after their arrival from England. Unloading of the bells began July 26. The Bourdon Bell, weighing 17 tons, is said to be the second largest in the world. |
| Alternate Name(s) | University Chapel |
| Subject Terms | Rockefeller, Laura Spelman, 1839-1915 | Rockefeller, John Davison, 1874-1960 | Carillons | Chapels (Rooms or structures) | American Trader (Ship) | Gillett & Johnston Foundry |
| Photographer | Associated Press |
| Photograph Date | 1932-07-26 |
| Physical Format | Photographic prints; 21.8 x 16.9 cm |
| Architect | Goodhue, Bertram Grosvenor, 1869-1924; Mayers, Murray & Philip |
| Completion Date | 1928 |
| Location | 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue | University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois |
| Campus Grid | D29 |
| Collection | Archival Photographic Files |
| Repository | University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center |
| Image Identifier | apf2-06598 |
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