Highland Park in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Our Lady of Victory Chapel / Derham Hall
Photographed By McGhiever, September 18, 2020
1. Our Lady of Victory Chapel marker
In 1923, Our Lady of Victory Chapel was built on the highest point of the College of St. Catherine campus. On the feast of Our Lady of Victory, October 7, 1924, it was dedicated by the Most Reverend Austin Dowling, Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
The design and style of the Chapel were inspired by the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Trophime in Arles, France. The building is constructed of Bedford travertine stone and inlaid brick, with walls and pillars of Batchelder ceramic tile.
Other features include a 116-foot bell tower, a tiled roof, an original Reuter pipe organ and a permanent altar of granite and Mankato stone. The attached cloister connects the Chapel to Derham Hall, the oldest campus building.
On May 1, 1958, the Chapel was consecrated by the Most Reverend William O. Brady, Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Twelve crosses along the wall indicate its status as a consecrated church.
Our Lady of Victory Chapel is on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1902, Hugh Derham, a farmer from Rosemount, Minnesota, contributed $20,000 toward the construction of Derham Hall, the first building on the campus of the College of St. Catherine. At the same time, he gave an additional $5,000 toward student scholarships. Chartered in 1905,
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From the beginning Derham Hall has served as the College administration building. In its early years it also housed classrooms, the library, the Chapel and residence and dining facilities. Until 1962, Derham Hall High School, a day and boarding school for girls, occupied the second floor.
Derham Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 44° 55.539′ N, 93° 11.088′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Highland Park. Marker can be reached from Randolph Avenue east of Cleveland Avenue S. Located on the campus of the St. Catherine University (formerly the College of St. Catherine). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul MN 55105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mississippi River Gorge (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Winchell Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hydro Electric Turbine (approx. one mile away); Minneapolis Locks and Dams
Photographed By McGhiever, September 18, 2020
2. Reverse: Derham Hall marker
Also see . . . Derham Hall and Our Lady of Victory Chapel on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 22, 2021, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)
Photographed By McGhiever, May 10, 2021
3. Marker northwest of Our Lady of Victory Chapel
Photographed By McGhiever, April 1, 2018
4. Derham Hall and Our Lady of Victory Chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2021, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2021, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
