Winnetka Chapel

Winnetka Chapel is a Wedding Venue in Winnetka, IL, located at 630 Lincoln Ave. This non-denominational space serves clients seeking a historic setting for weddings, concerts, lectures, family reunions, book tours, panel discussions, recitals, baptisms, debates, memorial services, religious services, and fundraisers. The venue accommodates up to 300 guests and features a castle-like sandstone bell tower, grand wood entrance doors, Tiffany-esque stained glass windows, hardwood floors, wrought-iron lanterns, and exceptional acoustics. Amenities include a K.Kawai baby grand piano, a premium sound system, wireless and lapel microphones, video and recording services, a podium, a prep kitchen, a dressing room, 192 chairs, high-top and banquet tables, a tower bell, customized event setups, central heat, and two candelabras. The chapel holds a rating of 4.50 based on customer reviews.

Built as the Winnetka Congregational Church, the structure’s origins trace to May 18, 1904, when Pastor Benjamin Severance Winchester advocated for a new building. Douglas Smith and his wife purchased the land on the southwest corner of Lincoln and Pine. Architect Arthur S. Coffin designed the Norman-style stone structure, with plans approved on October 27, 1904. The cornerstone was laid on January 15, 1905, and the building was dedicated on February 4, 1906, with services attended by congregation members and notable guests. A bronze tablet containing the Salem Covenant of 1629, a gift from Mrs. Douglas Smith in 1906, remains on the southeast wall. Windows and electric lights were donated by church member families in memory of loved ones. The building served as the main church until 1936, when a new sanctuary was dedicated, after which this structure became known as the Children's Chapel.

The venue stands among the strongest in its category locally, known for its positive rating from customers who have reviewed it.

Winnetka Chapel combines its historic North Shore architecture with professional event amenities, offering a distinctive setting for weddings and gatherings in Winnetka.

Located on Lincoln Avenue, the venue is about a tenth of a mile from the Winnetka Community House and Matz Hall. It sits near New Trier Township Hall and Green Bay Road, with Arborvitae Park and Sheridan Park within a short walk.

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