Although Cass Gilbert designed the original buildings on the St. Paul Seminary campus in the 1890s, St. Mary’s Chapel was not started until the turn of the twentieth century—and it was done by Gilbert’s famous St. Paul colleague, Clarence Johnston. Johnston’s design oriented the chapel so that the entrance would face north, toward prestigious Summit Avenue, rather south toward the rest of the campus. Calling on historic inspiration, Johnston’s beautiful chapel stood apart from Gilbert’s utilitarian buildings, and it is still in use on the seminary campus.

Brief chapel tours and a reception will precede the presentation.

Sponsored by the Summit Avenue Residential Preservation Association (SARPA) and the Ramsey Hill Association (RHA).