Chapel by the Lake (or Chapel-by-the-Lake) is a Presbyterian church in Auke Bay, Alaska. It was designed by Juneau-based architects Harold Foss and Linn A. Forrest. The construction lasted from 1954 to 1958.

Notable features

The Chapel by the Lake is an example of Rustic architecture in a suburban location. Its rafters, trusses, and walls are visible spruce logs. A large window behind the altar looks out across Auke Lake to the Mendenhall Glacier.

Chapel by the Lake

Services

The chapel is a popular spot for weddings.

Chapel by the Lake

A 1992 service at the chapel was held for Karl Reishus, a Juneau Police Department officer who was killed in the line of duty after saving the lives of two firefighters caught in a training accident.

Chapel by the Lake

References

External links

Official site

Churches completed in 1958

20th-century Presbyterian church buildings in the United States

Buildings and structures in Juneau, Alaska

Presbyterian churches in Alaska

Rustic architecture in Alaska

Tourist attractions in Juneau, Alaska

1958 establishments in Alaska