Lewiston in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Seminary of Our Lady of Angels
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 26, 2015
1. The Seminary of Our Lady of Angels Marker
Foundation Day: November 21, 1856. Feast of the Presentation of Mary.
Co-Founders: Most Reverend John Timon, C.M. First Bishop of Buffalo; and Reverend John J. Lynch, C.M. First President of SOLA, First Archbishop of Toronto.
First Location: St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum, Best Street, Buffalo, New York.
May 1, 1857: The Seminary of Our Lady of Angels moved from Best Street to Monteagle Ridge, overlooking he Niagara Gorge.
August 7, 1883: Grover Cleveland, Governor of New York, signed the document that granted The Semeinary of Our Lady of Angels a charter as a College and changed the name to Niagara University. The Seminary continued as a department of Niagara University.
October, 1961: The Seminary of Our Lady of Angels moved to Glenmont, Albany County, New York.
Spring, 1972: At the end of the academic year, The Seminary of Our Lady of Angels closed.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #22 and #24 Grover Cleveland series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 21, 1856.
Location. 43° 8.204′ N, 79° 2.286′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is on Varsity Drive, 0.1 miles north of University Drive, on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bailo Hall (1992) (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Vincent's Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lynch Hall (1927), O'Donoughue Hall (1909) (about 400 feet away); Alumni Hall / Chapel (about 500 feet away); Dunleavy Hall (about 500 feet away); Gacioch Family Alumni and Admissions Center (about 600 feet away); For God and Country (about 600 feet away); O'Shea Hall (1967), Seton Hall (1970) (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.
Also see . . . Our History - Niagara University. University website entry (Submitted on August 30, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 26, 2015
2. Marker at Lower Right
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 985 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
