Gunnison Memorial Chapel Collection
The Gunnison Memorial Chapel digital exhibit consists of a selection of images from St. Lawrence University Archives' extensive collection of historical photographs.
Chapel Bells not Damaged
Creator:
Tara Freeman
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Description:
Even though the roof to the bell tower was damaged in the fire, the Bacheller Memorial Chimes were left unscathed. The SLU community looks forward to hearing live chapel bells at the close of every weekday after repairs to the building are complete.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, New York
Date Original:
2013
Contributor:
Tara Freeman
Date Original (Precise)
Language:
English
Creator:
Tara Freeman
Digitization Specifications:
Digital image resized to 2000 pixels wide at 72 dpi.
Date Digital:
Format:
image/jpeg
Type:
Image
The Spire falls
Creator:
Tara Freeman
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
St. Lawrence University -- Photographs
St. Lawrence University -- History
Description:
The initial fire only damaged the spire and its supporting structure. A later rekindle, combined with high winds, caused the weakened structure to fall a couple of days later. The Chapel is currently closed until repairs can be completed.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, N. Y.
Date Original:
2013
Language:
English
Creator:
Tara Freeman
Digitization Specifications:
Digital image resized to 2000 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
Format:
image/jpeg
Type:
Image
Gunnison Steeple Fire, Oct. 6, 2013
Creator:
unknown
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
Description:
In the early morning hours of October 6, an electrical problem ignited a fire that destroyed the steeple of Gunnison Chapel and caused damage to the bell tower and the back of the church. Quick action by Canton Fire Department personnel, which included several St. Lawrence students, limited the damage.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, N.Y.
Date Original:
2013
Language:
English
Creator:
unknown
Digitization Specifications:
Digital image resized to 2000 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
Format:
image/jpeg
Type:
Image
The Spire
Creator:
Dave Powers
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
St. Lawrence University -- History
St. Lawrence University -- Photographs
Description:
The copper spire of Gunnison Memorial Chapel, capped by a traditional "rooster" weather vane. The weather vane was given by Foster Gunnison to commemorate the baptism of his son Foster Jr...the first child Christened in the chapel named for his Grandfather.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, N.Y.
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 2, B & G, Box 16
Decade:
Language:
English
Creator:
Dave Powers
Series:
3
Box:
17
Folder:
Steeple
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 2000 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
Format:
image/jpeg
Type:
Image
The Bell Tower
Creator:
unknown
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
St. Lawrence University -- Photographs
St. Lawrence University -- History
Description:
Gunnison's massive bell tower houses the Bacheller Memorial Chime.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, N.Y.
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 2, B & G, Box 16
Decade:
Language:
English
Creator:
unknown
Series:
3
Box:
16
Folder:
Gunnison Exterior
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 2000 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
Format:
image/jpeg
Type:
Image
Even prettier in color
Creator:
unknown
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
St. Lawrence University -- History
St. Lawrence University -- Phototgraphs
Description:
A beautiful hand-colored photo of Gunnison Chapel.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, N.Y.
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 2, B & G, Box 16
Decade:
Language:
English
Creator:
unknown
Series:
3
Box:
16
Folder:
Gunnison Exterior
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 1600 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
Format:
image/jpeg
Type:
Image
Gunnison Pipe Organ
Creator:
Barton- Gillet Co.
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton. N.Y.)
St. Lawrence University -- History
St. Lawrence University -- Photographs
Description:
The Chapel's 2000 pipe Estey organ was given as a gift at the time of construction by Charles Coffin of the General Electric Company.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, N.Y.
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 2, B & G, Box 17
Decade:
Language:
English
Creator:
Barton- Gillet Co.
Series:
3
Box:
17
Folder:
Gunnison Interior
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 2000 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
Format:
image/jpeg
Type:
Image
Sunset Silhouette
Creator:
unknown
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
St. Lawrence University -- Photographs
St. Lawrence university -- History
Description:
Even in silhouette, the beauty of Gunnison Chapel is undeniable.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, N.Y.
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 2, B & G, Box 16
Decade:
Language:
English
Creator:
unknown
Series:
3
Box:
16
Folder:
Winter
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 2000 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
Format:
image/jpeg
Type:
Image
Gunnison in Winter
Creator:
Vernon Lawrence
Subject:
Church Buildings -- New York (State) -- Canton
St. Lawrence University -- History
Gunnison Memorial Chapel (Canton, N.Y.)
St. Lawrence University -- Photographs
Description:
Even against the gray skies of a winter's night, Gunnison Memorial Chapel is a beautiful presence on campus.
Rights Management:
Original materials may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (more information).
Coverage:
Canton, N.Y.
Resource Identifier:
ODY Archives, RG 2, B & G, Box 16
Decade:
Language:
English
Creator:
Vernon Lawrence
Series:
3
Box:
16
Folder:
Winter
Digitization Specifications:
Scanned at 600ppi on Epson 10000XL scanner as 48-bit RGB uncompressed TIFF images. Images resized to 2000 pixels wide, 72 dpi, and saved as JPEG (level 10) in Photoshop CS6 with Unsharp Mask of 60:1
Date Digital:
Format:
image/jpeg
Type:
Image