Encyclopedia Dubuque
"Encyclopedia Dubuque is the online authority for all things Dubuque, written by the people who know the city best.”
Marshall Cohen—researcher and producer, CNN
Affiliated with the Local History Network of the State Historical Society of Iowa, and the Iowa Museum Association.
MT. ST. ROSE SCHOOL: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[Image:exterior3.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]MT. ST. ROSE SCHOOL. The land on which [[FOUNTAIN PARK]] is located was originally the mansion and estate of [[BONSON,Robert|Robert BONSON]]. On July 2, 1915, the Sisters of the | [[Image:exterior3.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]MT. ST. ROSE SCHOOL. The land on which [[FOUNTAIN PARK]] is located was originally the mansion and estate of [[BONSON,Robert|Robert BONSON]]. On July 2, 1915, the Sisters of the Home of the Good Shepard purchased the estate when their building, Hennessy Hall at Loras College, became too small. This Sisters operated Mt. St. Rose School to help the “rehabilitation and restoration of delinquent or neglected girls.” These girls from ages 13-21, referred by social agencies, parents, relatives, parish priests, and juvenile courts, came to this school to become self-sufficient in society. | ||
A four story dormitory building was erected in 1916. In 2010 this is known as the Springs Building, an office building. The original dormitory housed girls, classrooms and included a large area on the second floor that served as their chapel. The school grew and lack of space became a problem. In July 1929, permission was given to the sisters to build a chapel. It was completed in November 1930. | A four story dormitory building was erected in 1916. In 2010 this is known as the Springs Building, an office building. The original dormitory housed girls, classrooms and included a large area on the second floor that served as their chapel. The school grew and lack of space became a problem. In July 1929, permission was given to the sisters to build a chapel. It was completed in November 1930. | ||
Revision as of 19:46, 26 April 2018
MT. ST. ROSE SCHOOL. The land on which FOUNTAIN PARK is located was originally the mansion and estate of Robert BONSON. On July 2, 1915, the Sisters of the Home of the Good Shepard purchased the estate when their building, Hennessy Hall at Loras College, became too small. This Sisters operated Mt. St. Rose School to help the “rehabilitation and restoration of delinquent or neglected girls.” These girls from ages 13-21, referred by social agencies, parents, relatives, parish priests, and juvenile courts, came to this school to become self-sufficient in society.
A four story dormitory building was erected in 1916. In 2010 this is known as the Springs Building, an office building. The original dormitory housed girls, classrooms and included a large area on the second floor that served as their chapel. The school grew and lack of space became a problem. In July 1929, permission was given to the sisters to build a chapel. It was completed in November 1930.
The unique “L” shaped chapel separating the Sisters from the girls during worship services. The Sisters sat in the wing facing the front of the altar. The girls sat in the wing with the arches due to the fact they were only allowed to view the side of the altar. The original location of the altar and altar rails were on the floor space where the raised dining area of Rafters restaurant was later located. Additionally, the building was built to include a 300-seat theater in the lower level.
The Sisters ran Mt. St. Rose School at this location for thirty-five years. As attendance of the school decreased, the maintenance of the facility became difficult. In 1950, with the approval from Rome, the property was to be given to the DOMINICAN ORDER for a seminary. This became known as ST. ROSE OF LIMA HOUSE OF STUDIES.
---
Source:
"Fountain Park Building History" http://www.howecreativeinc.com/rafters_site/raftershistory.html