The cache is a small bison tube with log only. Bring a pen to sign log. Please daytime only on this cache.
Queen of Angels Monastery, dedicated in 1888, is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. The center section is the oldest part of the four-story brick structure and many of the bricks used in its construction were made from the clay soil here. The north wing of the building was added in 1903 and the south wing in 1912.
The Monastery has exceptional architectural, as well as historic, significance. The elegant design and attractive detail of the front exterior make it a unique structure in this area, renowned for the feminine quality of the design and how style and function are integrated. The Monastery has undergone several renovations over the past 115 years. In 1985-86 the interior of the north wing was completely renovated and structurally strengthened. The 1993 earthquake, which had an epicenter just east of Mt. Angel, caused major damage.
The original Chapel, occupying the top three floors of the south wing had to be demolished and structural damage to the rest of the building repaired. The center section and remainder of the center section were completely renovated and retrofitted at that time. The second floor hallway of the Monastery is a beautiful glimpse into the past, while the nearby Chapter Room is a more modern design that still maintains harmony with the historic building and the Sisters' beautiful grounds.
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