Built 1930 (1930)-1931 Opened 1932 Added to NRHP 30 March 2001 | NRHP Reference # 01000296 Area 2 ha | |
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Location Skyline Dr., Bluff Point, New York Address Garrett Memorial Chapel, Penn Yan, New York 14527, United States, Penn Yan, NY 14527, United States Architectural style Gothic Revival architecture Similar Smith‑Ely Mansion, William Phelps General, Miles Wine Cellars, Henry DeLand House, Valentown Hall | ||
Garrett memorial chapel tour
Garrett Memorial Chapel is a small Church in the Norman Gothic Style located on Bluff Point in the town of Jerusalem, in Yates County, New York. On 30 March 2001 the Chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Chapel was built in 1930-1931 by the Garrett family of whom Paul Garrett was a major figure in the American wine industry as a memorial to his son Charles who had died of tuberculosis in January 1930. The rectangular plan building is constructed of ashlar granite with cast stone decorative elements. It features a polygonal apse, round arched openings, and a large square corner tower topped by a lantern and weathervane. On the lower level is the church crypt. Also on the property is a contributing concrete block lavatory.
The Chapel is normally open from April to November and is serviced by a seasonal access road. The Chapel is non-denominational but is under the stewardship of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. It is a popular venue for weddings due to its architecture and scenic views of Keuka Lake and the surrounding area.