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May 7, 2008
Blaze Devastates Main Building at Our Lady of the Lake U.
A fire struck the Main Building last night at Our Lady of the Lake University, in San Antonio, inflicting major damage but no injuries, the San Antonio Express-News reported today.
While there were no reported injuries or deaths, the loss of the 113-year-old gothic-style Main Building is a major blow to the Roman Catholic university, which has a modest endowment of $27-million. It’s not yet clear how the university will pay for repairs. The fire displaced 118 students from two campus dormitories.
The cause of the blaze is unknown, but authorities are investigating the scene for signs of arson. The Express-News posted a gallery of photographs showing the fire and its effects.
Classes at the university were canceled today. Final exams will resume next week, and graduation is scheduled for the following Saturday. —Hurley Goodall
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Bad news about Our Lady of the Lake
— John Piderit May 7, 03:34 PM #
I took a summer course in Biology there years ago. Nice place, nice people.
— James Taylor May 7, 05:02 PM #
As an undergraduate alumna I have very fond memories of the campus and the Congregation of Divine Providence members! My prayers go out to the OLLU community and the Sisters of Divine Providence.
— Sandy Holt May 7, 05:06 PM #
I too took courses there back in the early 70’s. I obtained enough hours to get a Texas certificate to be come a public school librarian.
— Frances May 8, 12:19 PM #