Taylor Memorial Chapel
Taylor Memorial Chapel, Pueblo Revival chapel in Black Forest, El Paso County, United States.
The Taylor Memorial Chapel features stuccoed walls, log vigas, and a bell from a New Mexico mission church within its two-story structure.
Built in 1929 under architect John Gaw Meem's design, the chapel served as Alice Bemis Taylor's private worship place until her death in 1942.
The chapel interior contains a reredos depicting seven saints carved by Eugenie Shonnard and displays intricate wooden altar, pulpit, and lectern craftsmanship.
Located at La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, the chapel stands among 400 acres of meadows and Ponderosa pines at 7,250 feet elevation.
The ceiling construction incorporates a herringbone pattern made from Aspen saplings positioned above traditional log vigas supporting the structure.
Location: El Paso County
Inception: 1929
Architects: John Gaw Meem
Architectural style: Pueblo Revival Style architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.00662,-104.71848
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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