Ira Allen Chapel

Ira Allen Chapel is a building at the University of Vermont that displays Colonial Revival architecture with locally manufactured brick walls, ivory-colored trim, and a gray-green slate roof. The structure holds about 1,100 people and features a prominent bell tower with four large clocks visible from every direction.

Construction began in 1925 through an endowment and the chapel was dedicated in 1927. The building was created to serve both religious purposes and honor the legacy of Ira Allen.

The chapel functions as a gathering place for the university community, hosting graduations, lectures, and performances throughout the year. It shapes daily campus life and serves as a meeting point where people come together.

The interior is spacious and open with comfortable seating for many people. The bell tower is easy to spot from outside and serves as a reliable landmark across the campus grounds.

The cornerstone bears an inscription marking something unusual: it dedicates the space to both religious service and a historical founder. This duality is rare for a secular university building.

Location: Burlington

Website: http://uvm.edu/~campus/iraallen/iraallenhistory.html

GPS coordinates: 44.47972,-73.19917

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06