As the center of the historic community of El Fuerte, San Pedro Chapel was the place for religious rituals and community events. In 1931, this chapel, the third at this location, was commissioned by the community. Though the chapel's design is attributed to architect and contractor Alonso Hubbard, it was built by the residents using earth directly from the site.
The 1995 renovation by Bob Vint included structural stabilization, replastering and a new corrugated metal roof and is a significant part of the old Fort Lowell neighborhood.