Eaton Memorial Chapel

Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton. Gothic revival style. Dedicated as memorial in 1882 to the Rev. Benjamin Eaton, founding rector, 1841-71.

Half of funds provided by the Ladies' Parochial Society; half by financier Henry Rosenberg.

After city-wide fire 1885, chapel was used by St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church. Center of parish life 1900-01 and 1925-27 during church repair. Renovated in 1946 and 1966.

Marker is at the intersection of 22nd Street and Ball Street, on the left when traveling north on 22nd Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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