# @OLLIndianpolis on Facebook

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- **Original URL:** https://www.facebook.com/1456623916495765/posts/766514682173362
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68235481-OLLIndianpolis-facebook
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- **Posted:** 2024-02-02T13:46:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church - Indianapolis (@OLLIndianpolis) — https://gondola.cc/OLLIndianpolis

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Celebrating over a century of excellence at Our Lady of Lourdes School for #catholicschoolsweek! Our journey began in 1915, with the original building constructed to house both the church and school. The school was on the main floor and included 4 classrooms, a library, and an auditorium. The steps leading up to that building from Washington Street still stand today!

In 1926, the first Bernadette Hall which sat approximately where Lyons Hall is now was built to accommodate the growing number of students.  In 1954, Lyons Hall was constructed by F. A. Wilhelm Co providing a gym with pull out bleachers, stage, trophy room & offices on the first floor and the basement included spacious cafeteria with kitchen and locker rooms with access to a bi-level choir room (now our computer room). This building was dedicated to Msgr. Lyons and the nickname for all the Lourdes' teams became "The Lyons".

By the mid 1950's, the original school had become too crowded and once again Wilhelm Co was brought in to construct the new school which was completed in time for the new school year in 1958.  The new school was attached to Lyons Hall, providing access to the cafeteria and gym from both levels . Lower grade classes met on the ground floor and upper grades on the second floor along with school offices. 

Today, from preschool to 8th grade, we're still going strong, adapting to the needs of the times. The 'Sharing our Faith, Securing our Future' campaign ensures we stride confidently into the next century. As we embark on the next chapter, a new entrance, upgraded facilities, and modern amenities are on the horizon. The journey continues, and we're excited to write the next chapters together! 

#OLLHistory #CatholicSchoolsWeek #LegacyContinues #ollindy #catholicchurchandschool #historicirvington

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legacycontinues, ollindy, catholicschoolsweek, historicirvington, catholicchurchandschool, ollhistory

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