Wade Memorial Chapel, Cleveland

Name: Wade Memorial Chapel
Address: 12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 44106-4313, United States
Telephone: +1 216-421-2665

#41 among attractions in Cleveland

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Wade Memorial Chapel is a Neoclassical chapel and receiving vault located at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. It was donated to the cemetery by Jeptha Wade II in memory of his grandfather, cemetery and Western Union co-founder Jeptha Wade. The overall design was by the newly-founded Cleveland area architectural firm of Hubbell & Benes, and was their first commission. The interior's overall design is by Louis Comfort Tiffany based on a preexisting 1893 design. The interior features two mosaics on the right and left hand walls, and a large stained glass window. ()

Built: 1901 (123 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°30'49"N, 81°35'41"W

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12316 Euclid AveCleveland 44106-4313 United States

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+1 216-421-2665

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Wade Memorial Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cleveland Museum of Art, Wade Park, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Botanical Garden.

0.9 miW
Museum, Art museum
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, the Cleveland Museum of Art stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to the arts. Renowned for its diverse and extensive collection, this art museum is a cornerstone of Cleveland's cultural...
1 miW
Park
Wade Park, Cleveland
26 min walk • Wade Park is a park in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Wade Park today largely serves as the campus for the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Botanical Garden, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, as well as Wade Lagoon, which faces the Museum of Art from the south end of the park.
1 miW
Planetarium and local prehistoric finds
Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland
26 min walk • The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located approximately five miles east of downtown Cleveland, Ohio in University Circle, a 550-acre concentration of educational, cultural and medical institutions.
0.8 miW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland
21 min walk • The Cleveland Botanical Garden, located in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
~1610 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial
James A. Garfield Memorial, Cleveland
8 min walk • The James A. Garfield Memorial is a memorial dedicated to and the final resting place of assassinated President James A. Garfield and located in Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
~1450 ftE
Cemetery
Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland
7 min walk • Lake View Cemetery is a privately owned, nonprofit garden cemetery located in the cities of Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, and East Cleveland in the U.S. state of Ohio.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, Cleveland
16 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland is a contemporary art museum located in the City of Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The moCa is the only contemporary art venue of its kind in Metropolitan Cleveland.
0.8 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of the Covenant, Cleveland
20 min walk • The Church of the Covenant is a historic church on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio's University Circle. It was built in 1911 to designs created by architects Cram and Ferguson. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.9 miW
Museum, Library, Civic center
Cleveland History Center, Cleveland
22 min walk • The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum is a transportation museum in Cleveland, Ohio. It's part of the Western Reserve Historical Society's Cleveland History Center in University Circle, and its collection includes about 170 cars. It was founded by Frederick C. Crawford of TRW, and opened in 1965.
0.6 miE
Cemetery
Mayfield Cemetery, Cleveland
17 min walk • Mayfield Cemetery is a historic Jewish cemetery located at 2749 Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Established in 1890, it is one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Cuyahoga County and the only Jewish garden cemetery.
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum
Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland
21 min walk • The Western Reserve Historical Society is a historical society in Cleveland, Ohio. The society operates the Cleveland History Center, a collection of museums in University Circle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wade Memorial Chapel open?

Wade Memorial Chapel is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wade Memorial Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland (7 min walk), James A. Garfield Memorial, Cleveland (8 min walk), Alta Public Library, Cleveland (10 min walk), Pennello Gallery, Cleveland (10 min walk).

How to get to Wade Memorial Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wade Memorial Chapel:

Metro

Little Italy–University Circle • Lines: Red (12 min walk)
Superior • Lines: Red (18 min walk)

Bus

Cedar–University • Lines: 8 (29 min walk)
East 105th Street (33 min walk)