The Walls of Marywood Tell the Story

“Have you ever wondered about that imposing building on a hill on the northwest corner of Fulton and Lakeside Drive? Now is your chance to find the answer to your questions and visit the lovely structure built in the early 1920s in the style known as Italianate. Learn about its earliest purpose, its transformation from academy and convent to residence and spirituality/conference center. Hear about the plans for its future as changes unfold in the lives of the Sisters of Marywood.

The large Marywood building has been a fixture on Fulton Street East for nearly 90 years, and has been through a few transitions in that time. Learn about at the Grand Rapids Historical Society’s next program!

You will see a brief power point, hear a bit of the history and have a tour of some parts of this building including the new Legacy Room and renovated archives that were recently completed. You may have heard the saying: “if these walls could talk!” Now is your chance to read and listen as the walls of Marywood tell the story of nearly 90 years of existence.

“The Walls of Marywood Tell the Story”, November 8, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Dominican Center at Marywood 2025 Fulton Street East presented by Dominican Sisters.