Edgehill Mansion - San Rafael, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 37° 58.862 W 122° 30.590
10S E 543046 N 4203823
A small pergola on the south side of the mansion in Dominican University.
Waymark Code: WMR0GD
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member kJfishman
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This pergola is painted white, about 10 feet high, and is above the south entrance to the historic building. Built in 1887, the pergola is over 100 years old. The building is used by Dominican University as part of their campus.

Taken from the website, "In August 1920 a group of excited young women moved into the mansion as it became the new senior residence at Dominican College. The home had recently been purchased from Mrs. Julia Babcock, widow of Mr. William Babcock, and she graciously left much of her furniture for the enjoyment of the students. Since then, this property has functioned in several capacities, including as a residence hall, classrooms, offices, dining hall, novitiate house, and the beloved Garden School.

Due to structural concerns, the Mansion closed in 1989 and stood empty until June 2009 at which point a foundation-to-floor renovation commenced. The Mansion’s transformation was completed in October 2010, and today it is the crown jewel of our campus.

The Babcocks’ library was converted into a Catholic chapel, and it is fitting that this space is the newly established St. Catherine Benincasa Chapel. Nationally recognized liturgical artist Elizabeth Devereaux '64 designed the stained glass gracing the bay windows in the chapel, which draws in light and lifts up the spirit.

It serves as a welcoming home for Catholic and interfaith worship, Student Life, Campus Ministry, student government and organizations, the International Center, Alumni Relations, Career and Intern Services, as well as exhibits celebrating the history of the University and the significant contributions of the Dominican Sisters."
Is the pergola freestanding or attached to a structure?: Attached to a structure

Free to visit?: Free to the public

Web address or URL: [Web Link]

Secondary web address or URL: Not listed

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