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Studs; of Time 7860-7885 N 1859 Sister Superior Louise, the Provincial Superior of the Sisters of Notre Dame in America, left the Notre Dame Convent at Sixth Street, Cincinnati, to take a long and dusty ride to the little village of Reading. The result of this journey was the purchase of the Edwards, estate, consisting of fifty-seven acres. Only a small portion of the land on top of the hill had been Cleared. the remainder being unreclaimed woodland. If one of the pioneer Sisters or pupils could return today, she would never recognize the extensive buildings, the lawus, driveways, gardens, and farmlands. Wjithin the following year, the twenty-one Sisters who formed the first community at Niount Notre Dame, and the first group of pupils who were the nucleus of the Mountain Alumnae began their residence in the nearly completed building. A few months later the Civil War broke out and iVlount Notre Dame became the home of northern and southern girls alike. General Sherman's daughter was one of the students, and when the former made his famous HMarch to the Sea , the arguments between the Northerners and Southerners became heated. Much tact and strategy on the part of the faculty were necessary to maintain peace within the precincts of the Mountain. On December 10, 1868, the stately new Chapel, built of Cincinnati Lime- stone quarried 0n the grounds, was consecrated under the title of the Immacu- late Conception, but nearly ten years more had passed before the church was beautifully frescoed, and the black walnut pews, carved by the Sisters, com- pleted' The increase in the number of resident pupils necessitated many improve- ments in the buildings. An octagonal wing surmounted by a cupnla was added to the school to provide space for music moms, and a house of two and one-half stories connected the church with St. Joseph Building. At this time also the property was extended by the purchase of adjoining land. The year 1878 marked the planting of the long rows of trees that give so much charm to Maple Avenue . At the Close of the first twenty-five years, Niount Notre Dame was well established through the sacrifices of the pioneer Sisters and the cooperation and generous support given them by their pupils. Truly could the Sisters say With Blessed Mother Julia, The good God is so very good. CAMILLE O'BRIEN. page eleven
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