Adrian in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sacred Heart Hall
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 24, 2021
1. Sacred Heart Hall Marker
Inscription.
Sacred Heart Hall, designed by Detroit architect Peter Dederichs, was built in 1922 to house Saint Joseph’s College. In 1919 Mother Camilla Madden and the Adrian Dominican Sisters founded Saint Joseph’s College as a liberal arts and teacher training school for women. It was an outgrowth of Saint Joseph’s Academy for girls, which was established in 1896 as an elementary and secondary school. Sacred Heart Hall was built by Adrian contractor Charles Dibble. The building represents a blend of Neo-Classical and Romanesque Revival architecture. In 1939 Saint Joseph’s College was renamed Siena Heights College to distinguish it from the academy. In the 1960s Siena Heights became coeducational. Sacred Heart Hall, originally used as a classroom building, now houses the administrative offices of the college.
Sacred Heart Hall, designed by Detroit architect Peter Dederichs, was built in 1922 to house Saint Joseph’s College. In 1919 Mother Camilla Madden and the Adrian Dominican Sisters founded Saint Joseph’s College as a liberal arts and teacher training school for women. It was an outgrowth of Saint Joseph’s Academy for girls, which was established in 1896 as an elementary and secondary school. Sacred Heart Hall was built by Adrian contractor Charles Dibble. The building represents a blend of Neo-Classical and Romanesque Revival architecture. In 1939 Saint Joseph’s College was renamed Siena Heights College to distinguish it from the academy. In the 1960s Siena Heights became coeducational. Sacred Heart Hall, originally used as a classroom building, now houses the administrative offices of the college.
Erected 1993 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1697.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 41° 54.349′ N, 84° 0.946′ W. Marker is in Adrian, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is on East Siena Heights Drive
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, 0.2 miles east of Addison Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1247 E Siena Heights Dr, Adrian MI 49221, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
