Inside Jubilee College

Original wood banister inside Jubilee College from time of Bishop Philander Chase –

Typical set-up of Bishop Chase's library with first edition books dating early 1800's plus original 1850's map of Peoria County
–All original first edition books dating early 1800's - Part of restoration of Bishop Chase's library

Student's study desk cica 1850 at Jubilee College (original desk & implements)

Original chapel including Bishop Chase's Lectern and a Henry Erbin Organ (Still Works)

As of October 2003, only 4 organs of this type can be found in the United States. This one still works and is used in weddings at the chapel. Wedding scheduled the day I took these photos.

Dedication Plaque on the original and working Henry Erben Organ

Plaque reads:
HENRY ERBEN ORGAN
1818 - 1998
In Commemoration
of 150 years of service
American Guild of Organists
Peoria Chapter
May 30, 1998

Original Chapel lighting system oil burning wicked overhead lamp-
circa 1845

Combination chapel pews and classrooms separated by pocket doors
(ribbons for wedding on the day I visited)

Reverend Samuel Chase succeeded Bishop Philander Chase after his death in Sept 1852.

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