Introduction
Since its opening in 1889, Mayo Clinic Hospital has always included a chapel, which has been remodeled and expanded over time. The 1904 section, designed in Italian Renaissance artwork style, adjoins the main chapel that opened in 1932. Funded not by hospital revenue or large bequests, but by small donations from many, the chapel architecture stands as an expression of faith and service.
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Murals
The north wall of the 1904 section has four murals. They provide visual balance to the stained glass windows on the south wall.
The murals depict important stories of the Bible:
Main Mural: John and Mary at the foot of the Cross
Mural in the Arches: Moses in the Basket
Angels Carrying Laurel Wreaths
Castings of angels are framed in recessed areas where the north and south walls join the ceiling. They were created by Italian artists who worked on exhibits for the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis.
