St. Thomas Seminary (Denver)

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The St. Thomas Seminary in southeast Denver, Colorado, United States was owned by the Vincentian order until it closed in 1995 due to falling enrollment. [1]

Set on a 40-acre (16 ha) campus, the buildings were generally grouped around a quadrangle, the first of which was built in 1908. Future buildings were designed by architect Jules J.B. Benedict in the Mediterranean Revival style. The property is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. [2]

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References

  1. Mulqueen, Molly. "New Seminary Suggests Big Plans in Denver March 24, 1999". Catholic World News. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  2. "St. Thomas Theological Seminary". History Colorado. Retrieved 4 February 2019.

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