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{{Short description|Crematory and columbarium in Oakland, California, United States}}
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⚫ '''Chapel of the Chimes''' was founded in 1909 as a ] and ] in ]. The present building dates largely from a 1928 redevelopment based on the designs of the architect ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Chapel of the Chimes Oakland |url=http://oakland.chapelofthechimes.com/ |title=Chapel of the Chimes Oakland - Oakland, CA |publisher=Oakland.chapelofthechimes.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-25}}</ref> The ]- and ]-inspired interior is a maze of small rooms featuring ornate stonework, statues, gardens, fountains and mosaics. The name "chapel" refers primarily to the style of interior design, as it is not a traditional cemetery ] building.
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{{designation list|designation1=ODL|designation1_number=129|designation1_date=1999}}
⚫ '''Chapel of the Chimes''' was founded as '''California Electric Crematory''' in 1909 as a ] and ] at 4499 Piedmont Avenue, at the entrance of ] in ], ]. The present building dates largely from a 1928 redevelopment based on the designs of the architect ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Chapel of the Chimes Oakland |url=http://oakland.chapelofthechimes.com/ |title=Chapel of the Chimes Oakland – Oakland, CA |publisher=Oakland.chapelofthechimes.com |access-date=2014-08-25}}</ref> The ] architecture features ] motifs and the interior is a maze of small rooms featuring ornate stonework, statues, gardens, fountains, and mosaics.


==History== ==History==
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⚫ The building maintains its original functions, and also serves as the venue for annual music festivals on the winter and summer ]s.
The chapel originates with a crematory built in 1909 by the California Crematorium Association on the site of a trolley car station; the old structure still has train schedules on the wall. Architect Julia Morgan was hired to expand the facility; the new crematory and columbarium were dedicated on ] 1928, named Chapel of the Chimes for the chimes in the tower. Architect ], a protégé of ], subsequently contributed six additions over 24 years, including mausoleums.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-29 |title=A Piece of History: Chapel of the Chimes Oakland |url=https://www.chapelofthechimesoakland.com/blog/2012/06/a-piece-of-history-chapel-of-the-chimes-oakland/ |access-date=2022-04-25 |website=Chapel of the Chimes Oakland |language=en-US}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gardenofmemory.com/ |title=a columbarium walk-through event at the Chapel of the Chimes |publisher=Garden of Memory |date= |accessdate=2014-08-25}}</ref>


⚫ The building maintains its original functions and also serves as the venue for annual music festivals on the winter and summer ]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gardenofmemory.com/ |title=a columbarium walk-through event at the Chapel of the Chimes |publisher=Garden of Memory |access-date=2014-08-25}}</ref>
⚫ The chapel's owners operate funeral homes and cemeteries, not designed by Morgan, in ], also under the name ], as well as ] in ].<ref>{{dead link|date=August 2014}}</ref>

⚫ The chapel's owners operate funeral homes and cemeteries, not designed by Morgan, in ], also under the name ], as well as Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes in ].<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101203130746/http://www.lifemarkgroup.com/hayward/index.aspx|date=December 3, 2010}}</ref>


Chapel of the Chimes holds the records of the Chapel of Memories on Pleasant Valley Avenue. Chapel of the Chimes holds the records of the Chapel of Memories on Pleasant Valley Avenue.


===Garden of Memory=== ==Garden of Memory==
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⚫ Held 1996–present, this is a ] walk-through event held every year on the evening of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/mystical-musical-garden-memory|title=A mystical, musical garden of memory|author=Jason Victor Serinus|publisher=San Francisco Examiner|date=|accessdate=2011-09-20}}</ref> It features over 40 musicians performing on unique instruments, or compositions designed for the event. The sound is often electronic or electro-acoustic in source and then electronically processed.<ref></ref>
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⚫ ''Garden of Memory'' has been held 1996–present; this is a columbarium walk-through event held every year on the evening of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/mystical-musical-garden-memory|title=A mystical, musical garden of memory|author=Jason Victor Serinus|publisher=San Francisco Examiner|access-date=2011-09-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805230515/http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/mystical-musical-garden-memory#|archive-date=2012-08-05|url-status=dead}}</ref> It features over 40 musicians performing on unique instruments, or compositions designed for the event. The sound is often electronic or electro-acoustic in source and then electronically processed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gardenofmemory.com/|title=Garden of Memory – a columbarium walk-through event at the Chapel of the Chimes}}</ref>


==Notable interments== ==Notable interments==
Notable burials include the following:
Notable burials include the following:<ref></ref><!-- This list is limited to those found on this reference. There are other notables, please look at edit history to see whom. -->
* ] (1875–1937), explorer * ] (1875–1937), explorer
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* ] (1907–1995), baseball player * ] (1907–1995), baseball player
* ] (1917–1954), baseball player * ] (1917–1954), baseball player
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* ] (1929–2011), ] executive and ] owner * ] (1929–2011), ] executive and ] owner
* ] (1874–1921), US Congressman * ] (1874–1921), US Congressman
* ] (1890–1993), college football player and coach
* ] (1863–1952), baseball player * ] (1863–1952), baseball player
* ] (1917–2001), musician * ] (1917–2001), musician
* ] (1881–1973), first Chinese American dentist
* ] (1947–1986), actor, comedian
* ] (1865–1943), California governor * ] (1865–1943), California governor
* ] (1867–1930), mayor of ], US Congressman * ] (1867–1930), mayor of ], US Congressman
* ], timber and shipping magnate
* ], California State Parks Board, Grand Matron of the ]


== See also == == See also ==
{{Commons category}} {{Commons category|Chapel of the Chimes (Oakland, California)}}
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== References == == References ==
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==External links== ==External links==
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⚫ * {{GNIS|1675533|Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery}}
* {{GNIS|1692826|Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park}} *
* {{GNIS|type=retired|1675533|Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery}}
* {{GNIS|type=retired|1692826|Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park}}
* {{Find a Grave cemetery|7896|Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium and Mausoleum}} * {{Find a Grave cemetery|7896|Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium and Mausoleum}}


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Crematory and columbarium in Oakland, California, United States Not to be confused with Chapel of the Chimes (Hayward, California).

Interior of the chapel.
Interior of the columbarium, with book-shaped cinerary urns.
Designations
Oakland Designated Landmark
Designated1999
Reference no.129

Chapel of the Chimes was founded as California Electric Crematory in 1909 as a crematory and columbarium at 4499 Piedmont Avenue, at the entrance of Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California. The present building dates largely from a 1928 redevelopment based on the designs of the architect Julia Morgan. The Spanish Gothic architecture features Moorish motifs and the interior is a maze of small rooms featuring ornate stonework, statues, gardens, fountains, and mosaics.

History

Exterior of the chapel.

The chapel originates with a crematory built in 1909 by the California Crematorium Association on the site of a trolley car station; the old structure still has train schedules on the wall. Architect Julia Morgan was hired to expand the facility; the new crematory and columbarium were dedicated on Memorial Day 1928, named Chapel of the Chimes for the chimes in the tower. Architect Aaron Green, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, subsequently contributed six additions over 24 years, including mausoleums.

The building maintains its original functions and also serves as the venue for annual music festivals on the winter and summer solstices.

The chapel's owners operate funeral homes and cemeteries, not designed by Morgan, in Hayward, also under the name Chapel of the Chimes, as well as Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes in Sacramento.

Chapel of the Chimes holds the records of the Chapel of Memories on Pleasant Valley Avenue.

Garden of Memory

Garden of Memory
GenreElectronic music, experimental music
DatesEvening of the summer solstice
Location(s)Chapel of the Chimes (Oakland, California)
Years active1996–present
WebsiteGarden of Memory

Garden of Memory has been held 1996–present; this is a columbarium walk-through event held every year on the evening of the summer solstice. It features over 40 musicians performing on unique instruments, or compositions designed for the event. The sound is often electronic or electro-acoustic in source and then electronically processed.

Notable interments

Notable burials include the following:

See also

References

  1. Chapel of the Chimes Oakland. "Chapel of the Chimes Oakland – Oakland, CA". Oakland.chapelofthechimes.com. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. "A Piece of History: Chapel of the Chimes Oakland". Chapel of the Chimes Oakland. June 29, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  3. "a columbarium walk-through event at the Chapel of the Chimes". Garden of Memory. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  4. Archived December 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Jason Victor Serinus. "A mystical, musical garden of memory". San Francisco Examiner. Archived from the original on August 5, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
  6. "Garden of Memory – a columbarium walk-through event at the Chapel of the Chimes".

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