Assumption School

For other uses, see Assumption School (disambiguation), Assumption Preparatory School, and Assumption High School (disambiguation).

The Assumption School was a Catholic elementary school in Chicago, Illinois, United States, from 1899 to 1945. Located at 317 West Erie Street, it was founded by Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American to be made a Catholic saint. The school originally served Chicago's Near North Side Italian American immigrant community^[1] and charged no tuition.^[2]

Assumption School
Assumption School building
Address
317 West Erie Street Chicago , Illinois 60654 United States
Coordinates	41°53′37.5″N 87°38′11.5″W
Information
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Established	1899
Founder	Mother Frances Cabrini
Closed	1945
Oversight	Archdiocese of Chicago
Campus type	Urban

The school building, noted for its intricate brick and stonework and copper cornice, was designed in the Beaux-Arts style by architect Frederick Foltz (1843-1916).

After the final class graduated in 1945, the structure was mainly used for commercial purposes, and for a time it fell into disrepair. On July 10, 2003, the Chicago City Council named the building a Chicago Landmark due to its historical and architectural significance. According to Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, "Assumption School stands as a fine example of a late nineteenth century urban school building, and its legacy is a testament to the work Mother Cabrini accomplished."^[3]

References

1. Assumption School Building Archived June 7, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, Landmarks Division (2003). Retrieved on June 26, 2007.
2. Anthony Lascio. "Chicago's First Italian Church. Pointers in Person. April 22, 2003. Retrieved on October 24, 2009.
3. Assumption School Designated a Chicago Landmark. City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, Landmarks Division (2003). Retrieved on October 24, 2009.