Altamonte Chapel
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N 28° 39.806 W 081° 21.673
17R E 464703 N 3170751
Located at the church, 825 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs
Waymark Code: WM16NB1
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2022
Views: 3
Built in 1885, this chapel began as the Lake Brantley Union Church due to its proximity to Lake Brantley. Designed by a Boston architect, the chapel originally served as a place of worship for settlers from New England. A devastating freeze in 1895 destroyed citrus grows in the area, and forced the settlers to relocate. Ownership was transferred to Rollins College. As the town of Altamonte Springs grew, two pioneers bought the chapel from the college for $600. In 1906, they had it dismantled and relocated by wagon, first to where the current main sanctuary stands and later to this location. By 1955, the chapel was holding year-round services. An example of Carpenter Gothic style architecture, the chapel's pristine wooden structure is laced with the original stained glass windows along its sides and at the front of the church. It is topped with a chapel bell that calls people to worship every Sunday and for special occasions. The chapel features original wooden floors and pews, and an antique organ. The Altamonte Chapel continues to operate as a community church, and is often used for weddings, funerals, baptisms and other church events.
Marker Number: F-1162
Date: 2021
County: Seminole
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: The Altamonte Chapel 2021 Board of Directors, and the Florida Department of State
Website: Not listed
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