H.M. Long - 1944
A north-looking view of Marywood Academy, taken from the long drive leading off E. Fulton St., shows the four-story building set on a vast expanse of lawn. The portion of the building to the left of the central section housed classrooms and sleeping quarters for boarding students; the area to the right was living quarters for the nuns; and a chapel was located on the first floor of the central section.
| Title | Marywood Academy |
|---|---|
| Creator | H.M. Long |
| Date | 1944 |
| Current Address | 2025 E. Fulton St. |
| Architect | Joseph and Leo A. Brielmeier of E. Brielmeier and Sons of Milwaukee and Chicago |
| Contractor | General contractor: John McNabb and Son, Grand Rapids. Plumbing contractor: Pulte and Sons |
| Date Constructed | 1921 |
| Original Owner | Dominican Sisters - Grand Rapids |
| Original Use | Private school |
| Information Source | Dominican Sisters - Grand Rapids |
| Notes | The ground was broken and cornerstone of the building was laid on June 5, 1921. The school, originally a boarding and day school located on Fountain St. in downtown Grand Rapids, was named Sacred Heart Academy. The name changed to Marywood Academy in 1925. |
| Collection | Private |
| Location |  |
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