Convent of the Holy Nativity

The convent of the Holy Nativity may have been destroyed by fire, but these photographs taken in 1999, show a beautiful structure that once existed in our community.  Thank you to Maria Townsend, for donating these photos to the Historical Society.

Inside the Amory St. Entrance

Windows in the Bishop's library.

Sr. Margaretta in the library. Painted faux marble fireplace not visible. Bishop's library beyond.

 

Former Chapel - note statuary & design similar to St. Paul's Cathedral.

Former Convent of the Holy Nativity Chapel has now been deconsecrated & dismantled. Statuary and elements outlined have been removed, revealing bare plaster & subfloor. Altar and some pews remain.

First floor common room. Note fireplace & light fixtures.

Large dining room off of kitchen.

Former convent of the Holy Nativity, East Side.  Porches above carport each have a brick fireplace. Water tower contains 3 large tanks.

Commercial grade kitchen in basement.

Bookshelves & fixtures of both libraries remain in place. This view faces toward the library.

Lending library: Note brick fireplace.

Mother Maria's office (picture 1)

Mother Maria's office (picture 2). Note combination gas & electric wrought iron light fixtures, wood floor and mouldings, transom above door to hallway.

Former Convent of the Holy Nativity (view from Amory St. west side of building) ca. 1904

Sitting room in Amory Mansion/Bishop's residence, features inlaid floors & marble fireplace.

Statues in Alcoves such as this have been removed.

Window facing Amory St. from the Bishop's library (west wing).

Summer baking kitchen.