| Marcel Breuer
In the 1950's, just a few years
after gaining permission from Rome to form an independent
community, now known as Annunciation Monastery, the Sisters
asked world-renowned architect Marcel Breuer if he would design
their first home. To their delight, Breuer accepted and designed
what he called, "A jewel on the prairie." This
expansive building made of stone and exquisite concrete shapes
is well-known for its architectural beauty.
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The 100 foot bell banner, our community's
trademark, under construction in 1962. |
| Sisters,
students from Priory High and Mary College gather with Bishop
Hacker and diocesan clergy in the newly constructed Our Lady of
the Annunciation Chapel during its dedication May 13, 1963. |
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| Characteristic of Breuer's work is the
play of light and shadow.
When
we built our new monastery in 1999, we incorporated
Breuer's design, because it has
influenced us as a community. |
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