“It had several affectionate names through the years, but the one I know is Longfellow’s grave,” said Sister Rose Ann Eaton, associate director of Facilities Management, referring to the large cistern on the eastside of Providence Hall which was removed last Friday, June 3.
“It held water from the downspouts on Providence Hall before it drained to the underground sanitary system. At one time, the sisters may have had a pump in it to use for outdoor watering of plants,” Sister Rose Ann continued.
“Plant Brothers, our contractors for this job, will fill in the cistern. The area will have completely new underground pipes for drainage. Many of the old ones were completely broken down. A parking lot will be located in that whole area by the east door,” she said.
There is a cistern in the courtyard of Providence Hall which is still being used.
To learn more about Providence Hall and its awesome architecture check out the winter 2011 issue of HOPE, pages 12-13.
A big thank you to Jim Brown, director of Facilities Management, for the photos.
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