Architectural History of Our First Motherhouse on Center Street (Via Zoom)

October 6, 2:00pm-3:30pm 

Registration Deadline: October 4 (A link will be sent to you one day prior to the event)

No charge to attend this event; however, donations are appreciated. A link to make a donation will be included with the Zoom link and Zoom Instructions October 5.

Beginning in 1877, the old academy and ‘Motherhouse’ on West Center Street known as Academy of Our Lady of Lourdes, grew to occupy a full city block. Eventually, the Franciscan Sisters required more space. A new facility, called Assisi Heights, opened in 1955. This lecture will explore in detail the evolution and growth of this lost building, so important in the history of our city.

Ken Allsen is an architectural historian residing in Rochester. He teaches regularly for the RCTC LIFE Program and is the author of five books about architectural history in our region. He is a volunteer private detective who can be found searching the crannies of the Olmsted County History Center and in the archives of Assisi Heights and Mayo Clinic.

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