'Turnback Tuesday' highlights dedication of St. Mary's convent in Derby

Turnback Tuesday remembers the dedication of St. Mary’s convent, which was located next to St. Mary’s Church on Elizabeth Street in Derby. 
Dedicated in 1905 with a construction cost of $29,000, a four-story building made of brick was opened under the name St. Joseph’s Convent. 
The first floor had reception rooms and a classroom. The second floor had five sleeping quarters and a community room for the sisters. The third floor had an additional 17 sleeping quarters with room to add more on the fourth floor. 
The building was later demolished in 1969 to make room for parking.

Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history with the community each week.