The Construction of the New Abbey and Seminary Section, 1915-1916
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Construction begins with horses and plow

 

To provide living quarters for the Abbey members, as well as space for the expanding college and academy and for the beginning of a seminary, another building project was launched.

The college building was extended to the south.

 
Beginning construction on the south extension of Benedictine Hall
Ben Hall 1914 construction
Ben Hall 1914 construction
Postcard of Ben Hall Construction, August, 1915
Construction of the south extension of Benedictine Hall
This postcard photo of the construction dated
August 16, 1915 states, "The 4th floor will soon be completed."