Today in 1920, sparks literally flew destroying Marquand Chapel and Dickinson Hall.  

The destruction prompted the construction of the internationally famous Princeton Chapel.

Did you know …..

The University Chapel the second-largest university chapel in the world?

The organ inside has 109 stops and 8,000 pipes?

The oak pews in the nave are made from wood originally intended for Civil War gun carriages?

The magnificent pulpit, dates back to the mid-16th century and was painted bright red prior to its installation?

The wood for the pews in the chancel comes from Sherwood Forest in England, and took 100 people over a year to carve?

All true and that’s just the beginning of what’s glorious about the University Chapel!