Holy Cross Abby Bell Tower - Canon City, CO
N 38° 26.920 W 105° 12.051
13S E 482473 N 4255616
the holy Cross Abby at one time house 20 monks.
Waymark Code: WM6EFC
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2009
Views: 6
Designed by Joseph Dillon and L.A. Des Jardins, construction began in 1924 on this massive 3½-story brick building built in a modified cruciform plan. Described as Collegiate Gothic with a detectable Jacobean Revival influence, its scale and style are unique in south central Colorado. In 1926, the Benedictine Monks established the Abbey School, which has played an important role in the history of education in the area. For many yaers the abby alo served as a bvoys school.
Also on the grounds is the Holy cross Winery.
I think there are for belss in the tower.
Address of Tower:
3011 E Hwy 50
Canon City, CO United States
81212
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 4
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Unknown
Relevant website?: Not listed
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