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This is a small sampling. In addition to those below, historic photos from St. Ben’s past can be seen on the Vivarium website in the collection of the Saint Benedict’s Monastery Archives and on the more photos page.

Aerial view of a large campus with numerous buildings, grassy areas, roads, and parking lots. Athletic fields and tennis courts are visible on one side, with surrounding farmland and residential areas in the distance.
Aerial photos and campus maps
A historic black-and-white photo of a large brick building with a pointed turret. The building stands behind a row of leafless trees, and an early 20th-century car is parked on a nearby road.
Saint Benedict College and Academy ca. 1911
A vintage dining room with a high decorated ceiling, empty tables covered with white tablecloths, and wooden chairs. The room features a wooden buffet area at the back and is lit by hanging lights. Elegant table settings are ready for guests.
Dining Room ca. 1913
A sepia-toned photograph of a large hospital ward, featuring rows of beds separated by curtains. The room has a high ceiling and several windows, allowing natural light to filter in. Simple wooden chairs are placed next to each bed.
Dormitory Room,
Gertrude Hall
A woman in a white dress sits on a stone wall by a pond, smiling. The background features trees and a wooden structure, suggesting a garden or park setting. The photo has a vintage, sepia tone.
Fish Pond
A person riding a horse is captured mid-jump over a hurdle on an equestrian field. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, highlighting the rider's steady posture and the horse's powerful leap. The background features a white fence and distant trees on a hazy day.
Horsemanship Program, ca. 1970s
A library scene with a woman sitting at a wooden desk, writing. Bookshelves filled with books are in the background. Another person in a red outfit and yellow hat stands nearby, holding books. The foreground has ornate metalwork.
Library in the Main Building (Teresa Hall) ca. 1980
A vintage library room with wooden bookshelves filled with books, large windows letting in light, and several tables with empty chairs. The room features classical columns, framed pictures on the walls, and a bust on a shelf. The setup has an antique ambiance.
South Section of the Library in the Main Building
A black and white photo of a large, empty room with two prominent white pillars. The room has wooden floors and windows on the right side. A low railing is seen on the left side of the image. Lighting appears to be from natural sources.
1st Gym, in the Main Building (Teresa Hall) 1913
A person in a dress, wearing a hat, stands in the middle of a large flock of turkeys. They are holding a bucket and appear to be feeding the birds. The background includes a wooden structure, trees, and a water tower. The ground is covered in snow.
Raising Turkeys, ca. 1950s
A vintage photograph of an auditorium with rows of wooden desks and chairs facing a stage. Ornate columns and a mural with a nature scene decorate the room. The caption reads: "AUDITORIUM IN MAIN (Presently the Business Offices).
South Section of the Library in the Main Building
A vintage-style black-and-white photograph of a large, well-lit room with a high ceiling. The room is furnished with several lounge chairs, tables, and potted plants. Decorative columns support the upper level, which features railings and additional seating areas.
Teresa Hall Rotunda, ca. 1920’s
A vintage photograph of a simply furnished dorm room. The space includes a bed, a small table with two chairs, a desk with a mirror, a rocking chair with a blanket, and a small sink. Several pennants and framed pictures decorate the walls.
Teresa Hall Rotunda 
Student’s Room, 1913
A black and white photo of a large brick building with tall, narrow windows. A lamppost stands in front, surrounded by shrubs and a pathway. The sky is overcast, and bare trees are visible.
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