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Summary
Located in a glen near the Wisconsin River off Highway 78, this district is associated with the Durwards, an important family of pioneer artists and writers, and devout Roman Catholics. The fine remaining structures are in Gothic Revival style: St. Mary's of the Pine Chapel (1866); Charles Durward's studio (c. 1870s); stone studio (1887); the fountain arch (1887); and 14 stations of the cross along a path in the glen. The district is not owned by Saint Camillus Novitiate.
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St. Camillus Novitiate in Durwards Glen
1945
View across grounds toward the St. Camillus Novitiate and the footpath leading to it. Waukesha in process. Caption reads: "St. Camillus Novitiate in Durwards Glen, Baraboo, Wis."
St. Camillus Novitiate Log Chapel
1946
Interior view of the chapel, centering on the altar, including religious artifacts, statues, and candlesticks,.
MCLEISH RD, W SIDE, .1 M S OF DURWARD GLEN RD
3314
Located in Caledonia, Columbia County
Camillian Novitiate, Durward Glen
after 1932
Exterior of the novitiate house of the Order of Saint Camillus, in Durwards Glen. The bell tower and chapel exterior are visible, with cross at tower apex and Chi Rho on the tower side. Caption rea...
Crucifixion Scene at St. Camillus Novitiate
1946
Statues depicting the crucifixion of Christ, surrounded by flowers before the chapel. Two pine trees are behind the chapel.
