Yosemite Valley Chapel
Built in 1879, the Yosemite Valley Chapel is the oldest public building in Yosemite National Park. It cost between three and four thousand dollars to build this New England style church, which continues to host worship services and weddings.
Its construction was inspired by Isaiah 2:2 - “The mountain of the LORD's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.”
Credit: yosemitevalleychapel.org
Before beginning, remove all the Chapel pieces from your storage box.
You should have 16 pieces.
Step 1
Insert the two small Stairs into each of the porch railing pieces. Always make sure the engraved details are facing out.
Parts needed: Stair (x2), Porch Railing (x2)
Step 2
Now slide the Front Wall onto the railing pieces. Make sure you use the correct slots, as shown here. Don’t use the rear wall, which is the same shape but has a third window in the center instead of the large cutout.
Parts needed: Front Wall
Step 3
Insert the three Steeple pieces into the railing pieces. The blank steeple piece should be sandwiched in between the two steeples with the engraved design.
Parts needed: Steeple (x3)
Step 4
Slide the two Side Walls onto the front wall. They won’t be super secure yet, but they will be later.
Parts needed: Side Wall (x2)
Step 5
Slide the Rear Wall onto the two side walls.
Parts needed: Rear Wall
Step 6
Snap the two Small Roof pieces onto the Front Door piece. The different sized holes will ensure correct orientation. Then, slide the front door piece in between the railing pieces.
Parts needed: Small Roof (x2), Front Door
Step 7
Snap the two Large Roof pieces into place.
Parts needed: Large Roof (x2)
