Chapel of the Holy Cross by EJD64

Photography • Architecture • posted on Mar 19, 2012

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Description

The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic chapel built into the mesas of Sedona, Arizona, which was inspired and commissioned by sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude. Richard Hein was chosen as project architect, and the design was executed by architect August K. Strotz, both from the firm of Anshen & Allen. The chapel is built on Coconino National Forest land; the late Senator Barry Goldwater assisted Staude in obtaining a special-use permit. The construction supervisor was Fred Courkos, who built the chapel in 18 months at a cost of US$300,000. The chapel was completed in 1956. The Chapel is one of the main tourist attractions in the Sedona area. It is open from 9am to 5pm daily and closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Good Friday and Easter.

Comments (13)

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MrsRatbag

8:56AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

It looks like a lovely design, and you sure can't beat that view. Excellent capture!

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jayfar

9:01AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

A beautiful place ans a wonderful construction.

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thecytron

9:03AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

Interesting photograph!

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tennesseecowgirl

9:30AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

That is some impressive architecture, beautiful shot!

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photosynthesis

9:34AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

Visited Sedona many years & it is beautiful country out there, but missed this. Nice shot...

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Sea_Dog

9:38AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

Stunning shot! Very beautiful and great POV. Well done

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durleybeachbum

9:51AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

I hope we get to see inside too!

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stealthman

2:14PM | Mon, 19 March 2012

Ah Sedona... how I miss that place... Next time you're there, check out Jerome nearby...!

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blinkings

3:28PM | Mon, 19 March 2012

Oh wow yeah I've been here. You have captured the colours beautifully.

MrsLubner

4:42PM | Mon, 19 March 2012

I'm very familiar with this, having passed it many times while driving around to visit my family in the area. I never have understood how it could be open every day except the high holy days. LOL Stunning shot and the rock color is so true.

rembo11

4:51PM | Mon, 19 March 2012

amazing!

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auntietk

6:03PM | Mon, 19 March 2012

We were in the neighborhood when we were there last spring, and I remember talking about this place, but we never stopped to get a good look. Outstanding capture!

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