'Turnback Tuesday' highlights St. Mary's Church convent in Derby

Turnback Tuesday looks at St. Mary’s Church Convent. Dedicated in 1905, it was built next to the church on Elizabeth Street, Derby.

The Sisters of Mercy convent building had four floors: the main floor had a reception and class rooms; the second and third floors were sleeping quarters for the sisters and the fourth floor was available to add more.

The convent and school were built when Rev. Charles J. McElroy was pastor of the church. The building was torn down in 1969 to make room for a parking lot.

This image was courtesy of the Berman family.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.