The Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), in coordination with the Friends of the Brady Chapel, will be hosting the Brady Chapel Veteran’s Day Open House located in Mountain View Cemetery, 1520 S. 5th Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 11.
“The Brady Chapel has been a part of the Pocatello community for over a century,” said Jim Anglesey, City of Pocatello Long-Range Planner and staff liaison to the HPC. “The open house provides an opportunity for the community to come and celebrate Pocatello’s history, learn more about the Chapel’s significance, and find out what current efforts are being undertaken to preserve this historic edifice.”
In 2024, the City received funding to initiate Phase I of the restoration of the Chapel, which included the cleaning and repointing of the limestone exterior and the installation of the reconstructed pinnacles atop the chapel. The HPC and Friends of the Brady Chapel are continuing to raise funds to continue the restoration of the Chapel. Future phases include repair and restoration of the roof, windows, and doors; the restoration of the interior, including masonry repair, pew restoration, woodwork, flooring, ADA accessibility, and climate control (which will help reduce humidity levels and stabilize historic materials).
“Support from the community is crucial in preserving the Brady Chapel,” said Anglesey. “In doing so, we hope the Chapel may be used more often and enjoyed by the public for generations to come.”
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of Pocatello to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require an accommodation, please contact Skyler Beebe with two (2) business days’ advance notice at sbeebe@pocatello.gov; 208.234.6248; or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
