Thorncrown Chapel, Glass chapel in Eureka Springs, United States.
The chapel features 425 windows and rises 48 feet into the sky, constructed with native stone and wooden trusses in a woodland environment.
Jim Reed, a former teacher, established this chapel in 1979 with architect E. Fay Jones, completing the structure in 1980 after receiving financial support.
The architectural design draws inspiration from Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, incorporating elements that reflect the Gothic church's emphasis on natural light and vertical space.
The chapel remains open daily from March through December, offering free entry to visitors while accepting donations for maintenance and operations.
The construction materials were limited to sizes that two people could carry through the woods, preserving the natural setting during the building process.
Location: Carroll County
Inception: 1980
Architects: E. Fay Jones
Official opening: July 10, 1980
Architectural style: modern architecture, Prairie School architecture, Streamline Moderne
Website: http://thorncrown.com
GPS coordinates: 36.41694,-93.77028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
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