A Dorchester landmark and community gathering point: the Gilman Chapel

Eugene A. Gilman Memorial Chapel

The beautiful chapel, which was restored in 2018, seen in mid-March 2021

Entering Dorchester's Cedar Grove Cemetery through its main gate at the Adams St/Milton St intersection, you will find the Eugene A. Gilman Memorial Chapel—built in 1931—on the left side next to the Cemetery Office. The Cedar Grove Cemetery website (https://www.cgcem.org) summarizes the chapel's history and its current use:
In 1917, bequests by Dr. Eugene A. Gilman and his wife, Harriet D. Gilman, provided funds for the construction of our beautiful chapel. However, due to intervening legal matters it was not until 1929 that the funds were released. The Gilman Chapel was completed in the spring of 1931, and stands today not only as a monument to their generosity but also as a local landmark and community gathering point at Christmas and Memorial Day. More and more frequently, it is also being used for committal services.
The building is also home of The Gilman Chapel Concert Series.
Follow Me on Pinterest
Explore the Boston Area