Built for the University in the early 1930s with strong Methodist roots, Sunday services are ecumenical.
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| Chapel on Duke Campus | ||||||||||||||
| These are photographs of a famous Duke University Chapel on the campus grounds. Built for the University in the early 1930s with strong Methodist roots, Sunday services are ecumenical. |
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| Behind the iron gate is the Memorial Chapel, built by friends of the Duke family. The entombed are (from left) Benjamin Duke, Washington Duke, and James Duke. Washington is the father. | ||||||||||||||
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| A view of the front exterior | ||||||||||||||
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| This is a view of the back of the chapel. The Benjamin N. Duke Memorial Flentrop Organ is hidden from view by some of the ornately decorated pipes. This is one of two organs (along with the Aeolian Organ located near the altar) that are used for Sunday services. | ||||||||||||||
| This is a view from the rear of the church facing forward towards the altar | ||||||||||||||