Sage Chapel is the non-denominational chapel on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York State which serves as the burial ground for many contributors to Cornell's history, including the founders of the university: Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White as well as their wives. The building was gifted to the university by Henry William Sage and his wife. The chapel opened in 1875 and is located on Ho Plaza, across from Willard Straight Hall and next to John M. Olin Library, John McGraw Tower, and Barnes Hall.
Sage Chapel
Part of the northern face of Sage Chapel during springtime
The altar and apse of Sage Chapel
Sage Chapel in 1874; note the tower and spire.
Ezra Cornell was an American businessman, politician, academic, and philanthropist. He was the founder of Western Union and a co-founder of Cornell University. He also served as President of the New York Agriculture Society and as a New York State Senator.
Ezra Cornell
Cornell Free Library at Seneca and Tioga Streets in Ithaca, New York
This bronze statue of Ezra Cornell by Hermon Atkins MacNeil was erected on Cornell University's Arts Quad in 1919.
Llenroc was constructed by Cornell prior to his 1874 death; it is now the Delta Phi fraternity house at Cornell University.
