Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left when traveling south.
These foundations belonged to dormitories the Jesuits built between 1934 and 1939. Each scholar had his own room, though accommodations were very modest. The dorms were demolished in the 1970s.
"We lived in these buildings that were made out . . . — — Map (db m239755) HM
Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left when traveling south.
Near where you stand was a classroom where young men prepared for life devoted to social justice, world peace, and spirituality. Between 1934-69, Jesuits came to Alma College from all over the world to finalize their long path to priesthood.
Like . . . — — Map (db m240167) HM
Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left.
Priests-in-training had full days. Between prayers, meals, studying, and recreation, they attended lectures and seminars in the classroom that stood here. Courses included theology, oration, and philosophy.
When Midpen removed the deteriorating . . . — — Map (db m240307) HM
Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left when traveling south.
This is the foundation of the Jesuit’s second library, a massive concrete structure built to accommodate a growing collection of books. Midpen removed the building to recreate open views of the historical landscape setting along a narrow ridge . . . — — Map (db m243267) HM
Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left when traveling south.
This structure once shaded a statue of the Virgin Mary. A second shrine near Upper Lake honored St. Joseph, patron saint of Italian - including many of the immigrants who built Alma College.
Held up only by vines, the structure leaned . . . — — Map (db m247052) HM
Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left when traveling south.
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve was the site of three estates built with fortunes from mining and banking, and with increasingly intensive alterations to the land – especially under the hand of Dr. Harry Tevis.
Past the building on your left was the . . . — — Map (db m247344) HM
Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left when traveling south.
When the Jesuits opened Alma College in 1934, they already had nearly 15,000 books that needed a home. This library was touted as a state-of-the-art, fireproof building that would keep even rare tomes safe.
To protect the building, Midpen . . . — — Map (db m250396) HM
Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left when traveling south.
Dr. Harry Tevis built his mansion here after the home built by the previous owners, Rose and James Flood, was destroyed during the 1906 earthquake. The Jesuits later used the mansion building as faculty housing.
Built in the California Bungalow . . . — — Map (db m250398) HM
Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left when traveling south.
Dr. Harry Tevis originally designed this fountain as a sunken pool and later replaced it with a raised version. Tevis had an elaborate system to store and move water around his estate, both to irrigate his splendid gardens and supply decorative . . . — — Map (db m250399) HM
Once connected to the mansion, this was an airy carport that sheltered automobiles belonging to Dr. Harry Tevis and his wealthy guests. A rooftop terrace above provided a place to socialize and enjoy the view of distant hills.
Midpen enclosed the . . . — — Map (db m251270) HM
Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left when traveling south.
Cars were a luxury during the estate period but had become commonplace by the time the Jesuits opened Alma College in 1934. The Jesuits added this two-story garage with living quarters to provide parking and housing.
Located on a steep edge of the . . . — — Map (db m251273) HM
Near Bear Creek Road south of Mellotts Road, on the left when traveling south.
Two of Dr. Harry Tevis' most extravagant water features were located here: a serene lily pond and a swimming pool - called a "Roman Plunge” - with a gently sloped bottom, perfect for wading.
A brick pergola was built between the pond and the . . . — — Map (db m251274) HM
