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			[[Image:IMG_6680.PNG\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Photo: 1930 Academy of the Visitation / Courtesy of the Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:aca.JPG\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Former residence hall in September 2016.]]		[[Image:aca.JPG\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Former residence hall in September 2016.]]
	[[Image:VIZ1.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Academy of the Visitation advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:VIZ1.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Academy of the Visitation advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]

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	In June 1970, the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] agreed to a two-year lease of property that became [[JONES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. The district later purchased the building.		In June 1970, the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] agreed to a two-year lease of property that became [[JONES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. The district later purchased the building.

	The sisters continued to live in the old Visitation Academy building until 1994 when the property was purchased by [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (12)		The sisters continued to live in the old Visitation Academy building until 1994 when the property was purchased by [[LORAS COLLEGE]] for use as student housing. (12)

	On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries had been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was later suggested as the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (13)		On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries had been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was later suggested as the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (13)
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	12. ~~Barton~~, ~~Thomas J.~~ "~~Donations Pour Into Loras~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~March 18~~, ~~2016~~, p. 1		12. Hogstrom, Erik, "Dubuque All-Girls High School Announces Closure 50 Years Ago," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb. 7, 2020, p. 5A

	13. "Fire at Loras Residence Hall Displaces 45 Students," THoline. http://www.thonline.com/news/breaking/article_4faaadd4-eb65-11e5-aaea-f3e79ea18387.html		13. "Fire at Loras Residence Hall Displaces 45 Students," THoline. http://www.thonline.com/news/breaking/article_4faaadd4-eb65-11e5-aaea-f3e79ea18387.html

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			[[Image:VIZ1.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Academy of the Visitation advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy, popularly known as the "Viz," dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant arriving in Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school in a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)		ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy, popularly known as the "Viz," dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant arriving in Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school in a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)

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	[[Image:imp012.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp012.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

	Schooling at the academy in the early 1940s was remembered as more like a finishing school or junior college. Student were required to wear uniforms and hose. Lipstick was forbidden as were visits to [[DIAMOND'S ~~GRILL~~]]. Tuition was a fairly steep $60 annually, so many of the students came from well-to-do families. The sense of community among those in attendance led some local residents to refer to the students as "the snobs on the hill." (7)		Schooling at the academy in the early 1940s was remembered as more like a finishing school or junior college. Student were required to wear uniforms and hose. Lipstick was forbidden as were visits to [[DIAMOND'S CAFETERIA AND GRILLE]]. Tuition was a fairly steep $60 annually, so many of the students came from well-to-do families. The sense of community among those in attendance led some local residents to refer to the students as "the snobs on the hill." (7)

	Such a reaction had a long history. Catholics in Dubuque were not happy at the arrival of another sisterhood in 1871. The Sisters of Charity and Franciscans from La Crosse were conducting three school which were though sufficient. Stones were thrown at the Visitation pupils by other students as they walked between their school and the living quarters they shared with the sisters. (8)		Such a reaction had a long history. Catholics in Dubuque were not happy at the arrival of another sisterhood in 1871. The Sisters of Charity and Franciscans from La Crosse were conducting three school which were though sufficient. Stones were thrown at the Visitation pupils by other students as they walked between their school and the living quarters they shared with the sisters. (8)

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	ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy, popularly known as the "Viz," dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant arriving in Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school in a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)		ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy, popularly known as the "Viz," dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant arriving in Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school in a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)

	The ever-increasing number of students made the first school inadequate within two years. In an attempt to remedy the situation, the Sisters acquired a convent-home on the adjoining grounds. When this accommodation proved inadequate, the mansion of General [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] and its grounds were offered to the Sisters. In 1878 Bishop Hennessy obtained the property from Henry McNulty, a Dubuque attorney. (3) McNulty had purchased the property when Jones, suffering financial losses, was forced to sell the estate~~. Described as the finest residence in the State of Iowa, the home stood on the corner of Alta Vista and Julien (University) Avenue~~.		The ever-increasing number of students made the first school inadequate within two years. In an attempt to remedy the situation, the Sisters acquired a convent-home on the adjoining grounds. When this accommodation proved inadequate, the mansion of General [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] and its grounds were offered to the Sisters. In 1878 Bishop Hennessy obtained the property from Henry McNulty, a Dubuque attorney. (3) McNulty had purchased the property when Jones, suffering financial losses, was forced to sell the estate.

	The Sisters moved to the Jones' estate on January 3, 1879. Within three years this too failed to provide sufficient space as the enrollment continued to soar. Additions to the original building were made in 1882, 1886, and 1899. In 1906 the original home was demolished to allow for construction of a new wing. The "South Wing"--the building that was completed in 1907--was seriously damaged by fire in 2016. Attendance in 1913 averaged 300. (4) Another addition was made in 1914. In 1931 a dining room, chapel, and student assembly hall were built.		Once described as the finest residence in the State of Iowa, the home stood on the corner of Alta Vista and Julien (University) Avenue. The sisters found the house which had been abandoned for months to be filthy with "rats as large as kittens." (4)

			The Sisters moved to the Jones' estate on January 3, 1879. Within three years this too failed to provide sufficient space as the enrollment continued to soar. Additions to the original building were made in 1882, 1886, and 1899. In 1906 the original home was demolished to allow for construction of a new wing. The "South Wing"--the building that was completed in 1907--was seriously damaged by fire in 2016. Attendance in 1913 averaged 300. (5) Another addition was made in 1914. In 1931 a dining room, chapel, and student assembly hall were built.

	[[File:star1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|"Was graduated from The Academy of the Visitation, Dubuque, Iowa, June 7, 1918. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[File:star1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|"Was graduated from The Academy of the Visitation, Dubuque, Iowa, June 7, 1918. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	[[File:star2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In June 1936, fire destroyed two four-story buildings and the top two floors of a third building. (5) ~~This led~~ to the ~~remodeling~~ of the remaining two floors into classrooms and the discontinuation of the boarding school. St. Roch’s Infirmary building was remodeled into a private kindergarten in 1937.		[[File:star2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In June 1936, fire destroyed two four-story buildings and the top two floors of a third building. (6) Efforts were made to replace the academy's losses including 19 pianos and the personal property of many of the sisters. Remodeling of the remaining two floors into classrooms led to the loss of space and the discontinuation of the boarding school. St. Roch’s Infirmary building was remodeled into a private kindergarten in 1937.

	[[Image:imp012.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp012.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

	Schooling at the academy in the early 1940s was remembered as more like a finishing school or junior college. Student were required to wear uniforms and hose. Lipstick was forbidden as were visits to [[DIAMOND'S GRILL]]. Tuition was a fairly steep $60 annually, so many of the students came from well-to-do families. The sense of community among those in attendance led some local residents to refer to the students as "the snobs on the hill." (6)		Schooling at the academy in the early 1940s was remembered as more like a finishing school or junior college. Student were required to wear uniforms and hose. Lipstick was forbidden as were visits to [[DIAMOND'S GRILL]]. Tuition was a fairly steep $60 annually, so many of the students came from well-to-do families. The sense of community among those in attendance led some local residents to refer to the students as "the snobs on the hill." (7)

	Such a reaction had a long history. Catholics in Dubuque were not happy at the arrival of another sisterhood in 1871. The Sisters of Charity and Franciscans from La Crosse were conducting three school which were though sufficient. Stones were thrown at the Visitation pupils by other students as they walked between their school and the living quarters they shared with the sisters. (7)		Such a reaction had a long history. Catholics in Dubuque were not happy at the arrival of another sisterhood in 1871. The Sisters of Charity and Franciscans from La Crosse were conducting three school which were though sufficient. Stones were thrown at the Visitation pupils by other students as they walked between their school and the living quarters they shared with the sisters. (8)

			Despite the addition of improvements in 1955, the grade school was discontinued in 1956 due to the large number of registrations for high school. In 1961 a fund drive, authorized by Archbishop [[BINZ, Leo\|Leo BINZ]], led to the construction of an academic wing to include science and language laboratories, fine arts and business departments, cafeteria, gymnasium, and auditorium. The first part of the construction, erection of a three-story $450,000 brick wing, was completed in 1964. (9)

	~~Despite~~ the ~~addition~~ of ~~improvements in 1955,~~ the ~~grade~~ school was ~~discontinued in 1956 due to the large number~~ of ~~registrations~~ for ~~high school. In 1961 a fund drive, authorized by Archbishop~~ [[~~BINZ, Leo\|Leo BINZ~~]]~~, led to~~ the ~~construction~~ of ~~an academic wing to include science and language laboratories, fine arts and business departments~~, ~~cafeteria~~, ~~gymnasium~~, and ~~auditorium~~. The ~~first part of the construction, erection of a three-story $450,000 brick wing, was completed in 1964~~. ~~(8)~~		In February, 1970 the Sisters of the Visitation decided to close the school after a thorough financial review which showed that expenditures would exceed revenues. The school was also faced with declining numbers of teachers and competition for students from [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]]. (10) The decision was in agreement with the conclusions of a group of attorneys, financiers, realtors, and the Visitation Advisory Board. The Visitation Sisters continued their teaching at Nativity School.

	In February, 1970 the Sisters of the Visitation decided to close the school after a thorough financial review which showed that expenditures would exceed revenues. The decision was in agreement with the conclusions of a group of attorneys, financiers, realtors, and the Visitation Advisory Board. Since the academy had opened, more than 1,600 girls ~~had~~ graduated from the high school program. The school had recently received excellent ratings from the North Central Association and the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. In addition to the high school, the Academy of the Visitation operated a kindergarten class. (9)		Since the academy had opened, more than 1,600 girls graduated from the high school program. The school had recently received excellent ratings from the North Central Association and the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. In addition to the high school, the Academy of the Visitation operated a kindergarten class. (11)

	In June 1970, the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] agreed to a two-year lease of property that became [[JONES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. The district later purchased the building.		In June 1970, the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] agreed to a two-year lease of property that became [[JONES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. The district later purchased the building.

	The sisters continued to live in the old Visitation Academy building until 1994 when the property was purchased by [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (10)		The sisters continued to live in the old Visitation Academy building until 1994 when the property was purchased by [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (12)

	On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries had been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was later suggested as the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (11)		On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries had been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was later suggested as the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (13)

	Citing the costs needed to rebuild the historic building, college officials on December 5, 2016 announced that the fire-damaged building would be torn down. (12)		Citing the costs needed to rebuild the historic building, college officials on December 5, 2016 announced that the fire-damaged building would be torn down. (14)


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	3. Ibid.		3. Ibid.

	4. "~~Education Centered~~.~~..."~~		4. Cohen, Fred, "The Viz--Gone, but Not Forgotten," ''Telegraph Herald,'' April 2, 1978, p. 8

	5. "~~Visitation Academy to Close Doors," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb~~. ~~9, 1970, p~~. 1		5. "Education Centered...."

	6. ~~Cohen, Fred,~~ "~~The Viz--Gone, but Not Forgotten~~," Telegraph Herald, ~~April 2~~, ~~1978~~, p. 8		6. "Visitation Academy to Close Doors," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb. 9, 1970, p. 1

	7. ~~Ibid.~~		7. Cohen

	8. Ibid.		8. Ibid.
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	9. Ibid.		9. Ibid.

	10. Barton, Thomas J. "Donations Pour Into Loras," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 2016, p. 1		10. Ibid.

			11. "Visitation Academy..."

			12. Barton, Thomas J. "Donations Pour Into Loras," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 2016, p. 1

	11. "Fire at Loras Residence Hall Displaces 45 Students," THoline. http://www.thonline.com/news/breaking/article_4faaadd4-eb65-11e5-aaea-f3e79ea18387.html		13. "Fire at Loras Residence Hall Displaces 45 Students," THoline. http://www.thonline.com/news/breaking/article_4faaadd4-eb65-11e5-aaea-f3e79ea18387.html

	12. Hinga, Allie. "Loras Will Demolish Visitation Building," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 6, 2016, p. 1		14. Hinga, Allie. "Loras Will Demolish Visitation Building," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 6, 2016, p. 1

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	ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant arriving in Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school in a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)		ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy, popularly known as the "Viz," dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant arriving in Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school in a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)

	The ever-increasing number of students made the first school inadequate within two years. In an attempt to remedy the situation, the Sisters acquired a convent-home on the adjoining grounds. When this accommodation proved inadequate, the mansion of General [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] and its grounds were offered to the Sisters. In 1878 Bishop Hennessy obtained the property from Henry McNulty, a Dubuque attorney. (3) McNulty had purchased the property when Jones, suffering financial losses, was forced to sell the estate. Described as the finest residence in the State of Iowa, the home stood on the corner of Alta Vista and Julien (University) Avenue.		The ever-increasing number of students made the first school inadequate within two years. In an attempt to remedy the situation, the Sisters acquired a convent-home on the adjoining grounds. When this accommodation proved inadequate, the mansion of General [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] and its grounds were offered to the Sisters. In 1878 Bishop Hennessy obtained the property from Henry McNulty, a Dubuque attorney. (3) McNulty had purchased the property when Jones, suffering financial losses, was forced to sell the estate. Described as the finest residence in the State of Iowa, the home stood on the corner of Alta Vista and Julien (University) Avenue.
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	[[File:star1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|"Was graduated from The Academy of the Visitation, Dubuque, Iowa, June 7, 1918. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[File:star1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|"Was graduated from The Academy of the Visitation, Dubuque, Iowa, June 7, 1918. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	[[File:star2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In June 1936, fire destroyed two four-story buildings and the top two floors of a third building. (5) This led to the remodeling of the remaining two floors into classrooms and the discontinuation of the boarding school.		[[File:star2.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]In June 1936, fire destroyed two four-story buildings and the top two floors of a third building. (5) This led to the remodeling of the remaining two floors into classrooms and the discontinuation of the boarding school. St. Roch’s Infirmary building was remodeled into a private kindergarten in 1937.

	[[Image:imp012.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp012.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	St. Roch’s Infirmary building was remodeled into a private kindergarten in 1937. Despite the addition of improvements in 1955, the grade school was discontinued in 1956 due to the large number of registrations for high school. In 1961 a fund drive, authorized by Archbishop [[BINZ, Leo\|Leo BINZ]], led to the construction of an academic wing to include science and language laboratories, fine arts and business departments, cafeteria, gymnasium, and auditorium. The first part of the construction, erection of a three-story $450,000 brick wing, was completed in 1964. (6)

	In February, 1970 the Sisters of the Visitation decided to close the school after a thorough financial review which showed that expenditures would exceed revenues. The decision was in agreement with the conclusions of a group of attorneys, financiers, realtors, and the Visitation Advisory Board. Since the academy had opened, more than 1,600 girls had graduated from the high school program. The school had recently received excellent ratings from the North Central Association and the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. In addition to the high school, the Academy of the Visitation operated a kindergarten class. (7)		Schooling at the academy in the early 1940s was remembered as more like a finishing school or junior college. Student were required to wear uniforms and hose. Lipstick was forbidden as were visits to [[DIAMOND'S GRILL]]. Tuition was a fairly steep $60 annually, so many of the students came from well-to-do families. The sense of community among those in attendance led some local residents to refer to the students as "the snobs on the hill." (6)

			Such a reaction had a long history. Catholics in Dubuque were not happy at the arrival of another sisterhood in 1871. The Sisters of Charity and Franciscans from La Crosse were conducting three school which were though sufficient. Stones were thrown at the Visitation pupils by other students as they walked between their school and the living quarters they shared with the sisters. (7)


			Despite the addition of improvements in 1955, the grade school was discontinued in 1956 due to the large number of registrations for high school. In 1961 a fund drive, authorized by Archbishop [[BINZ, Leo\|Leo BINZ]], led to the construction of an academic wing to include science and language laboratories, fine arts and business departments, cafeteria, gymnasium, and auditorium. The first part of the construction, erection of a three-story $450,000 brick wing, was completed in 1964. (8)

			In February, 1970 the Sisters of the Visitation decided to close the school after a thorough financial review which showed that expenditures would exceed revenues. The decision was in agreement with the conclusions of a group of attorneys, financiers, realtors, and the Visitation Advisory Board. Since the academy had opened, more than 1,600 girls had graduated from the high school program. The school had recently received excellent ratings from the North Central Association and the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. In addition to the high school, the Academy of the Visitation operated a kindergarten class. (9)

	In June 1970, the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] agreed to a two-year lease of property that became [[JONES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. The district later purchased the building.		In June 1970, the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] agreed to a two-year lease of property that became [[JONES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. The district later purchased the building.

	The sisters continued to live in the old Visitation Academy building until 1994 when the property was purchased by [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (8)		The sisters continued to live in the old Visitation Academy building until 1994 when the property was purchased by [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (10)

	On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries had been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was later suggested as the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (9)		On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries had been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was later suggested as the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (11)

	Citing the costs needed to rebuild the historic building, college officials on December 5, 2016 announced that the fire-damaged building would be torn down. (10)		Citing the costs needed to rebuild the historic building, college officials on December 5, 2016 announced that the fire-damaged building would be torn down. (12)


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	5. "Visitation Academy to Close Doors," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb. 9, 1970, p. 1		5. "Visitation Academy to Close Doors," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb. 9, 1970, p. 1

	6. ~~Ibid~~.		6. Cohen, Fred, "The Viz--Gone, but Not Forgotten," Telegraph Herald, April 2, 1978, p. 8

	7. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

	8. Barton, Thomas J. "Donations Pour Into Loras," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 2016, p. 1		8. Ibid.

			9. Ibid.

			10. Barton, Thomas J. "Donations Pour Into Loras," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 2016, p. 1

	9. "Fire at Loras Residence Hall Displaces 45 Students," THoline. http://www.thonline.com/news/breaking/article_4faaadd4-eb65-11e5-aaea-f3e79ea18387.html		11. "Fire at Loras Residence Hall Displaces 45 Students," THoline. http://www.thonline.com/news/breaking/article_4faaadd4-eb65-11e5-aaea-f3e79ea18387.html

	10. Hinga, Allie. "Loras Will Demolish Visitation Building," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 6, 2016, p. 1		12. Hinga, Allie. "Loras Will Demolish Visitation Building," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 6, 2016, p. 1

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	On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries have been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (9)		On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries have been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (9)

			Citing the costs needed to rebuild the historic building, college officials on December 5, 2016 announced that the fire-damaged building would be torn down. (10)


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	9. "Fire at Loras Residence Hall Displaces 45 Students," THoline. http://www.thonline.com/news/breaking/article_4faaadd4-eb65-11e5-aaea-f3e79ea18387.html		9. "Fire at Loras Residence Hall Displaces 45 Students," THoline. http://www.thonline.com/news/breaking/article_4faaadd4-eb65-11e5-aaea-f3e79ea18387.html

			10. Hinga, Allie. "Loras Will Demolish Visitation Building," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 6, 2016, p. 1

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	On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries have been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (9)		On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries have been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (9)





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	[[Image:aca.JPG\|left\|thumb\|200px\|~~Following the fire~~ in ~~2015~~]]		[[Image:aca.JPG\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Former residence hall in September 2016.]]
	ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant coming to Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school from a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)		ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant coming to Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school from a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)

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	In February, 1970 the Sisters of the Visitation decided to close the school after a thorough financial review which showed that expenditures would exceed revenues. The decision was in agreement with the conclusions of a group of attorneys, financiers, realtors, and the Visitation Advisory Board. Since the academy had opened more than 1,600 girls had graduated from the high school program. The school had recently received excellent ratings from the North Central Association and the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. In addition to the high school, the Academy of the Visitation operated a kindergarten class. (7)		In February, 1970 the Sisters of the Visitation decided to close the school after a thorough financial review which showed that expenditures would exceed revenues. The decision was in agreement with the conclusions of a group of attorneys, financiers, realtors, and the Visitation Advisory Board. Since the academy had opened more than 1,600 girls had graduated from the high school program. The school had recently received excellent ratings from the North Central Association and the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. In addition to the high school, the Academy of the Visitation operated a kindergarten class. (7)

			In June 1970, the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] agreed to a two-year lease of property that became [[JONES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. The district later purchased the building.

	The sisters continued to live in the old Visitation Academy building until 1994 when the property was purchased by [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (8)		The sisters continued to live in the old Visitation Academy building until 1994 when the property was purchased by [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (8)

	~~In June 1970~~, the ~~[[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] agreed to~~ a ~~two-year lease~~ of ~~property~~ that ~~became [[JONES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]~~. The ~~district later purchased~~ the ~~building~~.		On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries have been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (9)

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	8. Barton, Thomas J. "Donations Pour Into Loras," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 2016, p. 1		8. Barton, Thomas J. "Donations Pour Into Loras," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 2016, p. 1

			9. "Fire at Loras Residence Hall Displaces 45 Students," THoline. http://www.thonline.com/news/breaking/article_4faaadd4-eb65-11e5-aaea-f3e79ea18387.html

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	ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant coming to Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school from a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)		ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant coming to Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school from a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)

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	ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant coming to Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school from a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)		ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant coming to Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school from a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)

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	ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant ~~coming to~~ Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school ~~from~~ a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)		ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION (THE). The founding of the Academy dates to a request of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] that resulted in six [[SISTERS OF THE VISITATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (SVM)]] and a postulant arriving in Dubuque on August 28, 1871. The Sisters conducted their first school in a borrowed room in St. Raphael's School. On October 26 they formally took possession of their own building. (1) The small structure that housed the Sisters and their students was located on West Third Street near the rectory of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. It is believed the initial enrollment of the school was less than fifty. (2)

	The ever-increasing number of students made the first school inadequate within two years. In an attempt to remedy the situation, the Sisters acquired a convent-home on the adjoining grounds. When this accommodation proved inadequate, the ~~historic~~ mansion of General [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] and its grounds were offered to the Sisters. In 1878 Bishop Hennessy obtained the property from Henry McNulty, a Dubuque attorney. (3) McNulty had purchased the property when Jones, suffering financial losses, was forced to sell the estate. ~~Heralded~~ as the finest residence in the State of Iowa, the home stood on the corner of Alta Vista and Julien (University) Avenue.		The ever-increasing number of students made the first school inadequate within two years. In an attempt to remedy the situation, the Sisters acquired a convent-home on the adjoining grounds. When this accommodation proved inadequate, the mansion of General [[JONES, George Wallace\|George Wallace JONES]] and its grounds were offered to the Sisters. In 1878 Bishop Hennessy obtained the property from Henry McNulty, a Dubuque attorney. (3) McNulty had purchased the property when Jones, suffering financial losses, was forced to sell the estate. Described as the finest residence in the State of Iowa, the home stood on the corner of Alta Vista and Julien (University) Avenue.

	The Sisters moved to the Jones estate on January 3,1879. Within three years this too failed to provide sufficient space as the enrollment continued to soar. Additions to the original building were made in 1882, 1886, and 1899. In 1906 the original home was demolished to allow for construction of a new wing. The "South Wing"--the building that was completed in 1907--was ~~serious~~ damaged by fire in 2016. Attendance in 1913 averaged 300. (4) Another addition was made in 1914. In 1931 a dining room, chapel, and student assembly hall were built.		The Sisters moved to the Jones' estate on January 3, 1879. Within three years this too failed to provide sufficient space as the enrollment continued to soar. Additions to the original building were made in 1882, 1886, and 1899. In 1906 the original home was demolished to allow for construction of a new wing. The "South Wing"--the building that was completed in 1907--was seriously damaged by fire in 2016. Attendance in 1913 averaged 300. (4) Another addition was made in 1914. In 1931 a dining room, chapel, and student assembly hall were built.

	[[File:star1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|"Was graduated from The Academy of the Visitation, Dubuque, Iowa, June 7, 1918. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[File:star1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|"Was graduated from The Academy of the Visitation, Dubuque, Iowa, June 7, 1918. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
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	St. Roch’s Infirmary building was remodeled into a private kindergarten in 1937. Despite the addition of improvements in 1955, the grade school was discontinued in 1956 due to the large number of registrations for high school. In 1961 a fund drive, authorized by Archbishop [[BINZ, Leo\|Leo BINZ]], led to the construction of an academic wing to include science and language laboratories, fine arts and business departments, cafeteria, gymnasium, and auditorium. The first part of the construction, erection of a three-story $450,000 brick wing, was completed in 1964. (6)		St. Roch’s Infirmary building was remodeled into a private kindergarten in 1937. Despite the addition of improvements in 1955, the grade school was discontinued in 1956 due to the large number of registrations for high school. In 1961 a fund drive, authorized by Archbishop [[BINZ, Leo\|Leo BINZ]], led to the construction of an academic wing to include science and language laboratories, fine arts and business departments, cafeteria, gymnasium, and auditorium. The first part of the construction, erection of a three-story $450,000 brick wing, was completed in 1964. (6)

	In February, 1970 the Sisters of the Visitation decided to close the school after a thorough financial review which showed that expenditures would exceed revenues. The decision was in agreement with the conclusions of a group of attorneys, financiers, realtors, and the Visitation Advisory Board. Since the academy had opened more than 1,600 girls had graduated from the high school program. The school had recently received excellent ratings from the North Central Association and the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. In addition to the high school, the Academy of the Visitation operated a kindergarten class. (7)		In February, 1970 the Sisters of the Visitation decided to close the school after a thorough financial review which showed that expenditures would exceed revenues. The decision was in agreement with the conclusions of a group of attorneys, financiers, realtors, and the Visitation Advisory Board. Since the academy had opened, more than 1,600 girls had graduated from the high school program. The school had recently received excellent ratings from the North Central Association and the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. In addition to the high school, the Academy of the Visitation operated a kindergarten class. (7)

	In June 1970, the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] agreed to a two-year lease of property that became [[JONES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. The district later purchased the building.		In June 1970, the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] agreed to a two-year lease of property that became [[JONES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. The district later purchased the building.
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	The sisters continued to live in the old Visitation Academy building until 1994 when the property was purchased by [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (8)		The sisters continued to live in the old Visitation Academy building until 1994 when the property was purchased by [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (8)

	On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries ~~have~~ been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (9)		On March 16, 2016 fire destroyed the academy building that had been used as a dormitory. The residence hall was evacuated, and no injuries had been reported as of 6:30 a.m. There was no known cause at this time, but a lightning strike was later suggested as the likely cause. Dubuque Community Schools announced that there would be no classes on the Alta Vista campus due to the blaze. The cancellation affected the Alternative Learning Center and Connect students. (9)

	Citing the costs needed to rebuild the historic building, college officials on December 5, 2016 announced that the fire-damaged building would be torn down. (10)		Citing the costs needed to rebuild the historic building, college officials on December 5, 2016 announced that the fire-damaged building would be torn down. (10)