Clock Tower & History of The Municipal Center - O'Fallon, MO - Missouri Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

County of memorial: St. Charles County
Location of memorial: N Main St. & in front of City hall, the Old St. Mary's Institute (College), O'Fallon

Marker Text:

CLOCK TOWER The clock tower was placed on this site in celebration of the New Millenium dedicated on December 30, 1999. It stand as a focal point for future generations to enjoy.

Manufactured by the Verdin Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The clock tower is 30 feet tall and weights 10,000 lbs.

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Stone Text: HISTORY OF THE
MUNICIPAL CENTER O'Fallon City Hall was originally part of a complex used by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood as their headquarters. The west wing is the oldest of the three buildings built in 1930. The south wing was built in 1950, and the east wing in 1960.

City Hall moved into this facility in the spring of 1999.

Web link: [Web Link] History of Mark: "In recent years, the sisters have continued their educational and community support, despite the diminishing number of novices. The sisters continue to produce religious garments, both handstitched and machine-stitched, that are supplied to organizations and individuals around the world. They also train sisters from around the world, encouraging them to carry on their artistic traditions. 'The sisters tutor students of all ages; provide pastoral services; employ many lay persons; provide spiritual direction, guidance, and enrichment programs; and fully participate in community activities. Because the congregation has become one with many older participants, and due to the fact that fewer young women than ever are joining the community, the amount of space necessary to house the motherhouse's activities has decreased in recent decades. In 1997, the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood sold three of the convent's buildings (buildings J, K, and L) and adjoining acreage to the City of 07Fallon. This property was redeveloped as a complex for O'Fallon's City Hall, police department, various government offices, and a senior center. These changes further illustrate the close relationship that the sisters share with O'Fallon, and their continued role in the community. In 2002, the City presented the sisters with an award for their economic contribution. The motherhouse at O'Fallon was constructed for (and remains in use by) the Sisters of the Adoration of the Most Precious Blood. This property is significant for its historical associations related to educational and social contributions made by the sisters since 1874. Additionally, the motherhouse exhibits exceptional significance for its in-house artist, Sister Hiltrudis, and her work at the motherhouse chapel in 1962-64." ~ NRHP Nomination Form Additional point: Not Listed

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