THE FIRE OF FEBRUARY 16, 1965

 

This reverently imposing entrance to the old convent was yielding to the ravages of fire. Rapidly accelerating flames engulfed the entire building and steady streams of waters could not match the determined blaze. Tragedy enfolded as the fire raged and, within the hour, the Angelus bell tower collasped in consuming flames.

 

A TRAGIC END- ST. MARY'S ACADEMY
IN RUINS

The stained glass window of Our Lady at the dorth end of a thrd floor hall withstood the intense heat. Fire burned through the ceiling. The large crucifix remained intact. The stained glass window and the crucifix are currently in St. Mary's High School and a stained glass window of the Sacred Heart that also survived the fire is in St. Mary's Grade School.