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and started to decline. Kemper Hall, a college preparatory school for boys, was founded on the property. By the end of the 19th century, the schools were officially closed by the diocese. On the east side of the property, Bishop Lee built Grace
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top of the spire reaches 131 feet (40 m) above the ground. On the south side of the cathedral is the dean's house. The buildings are harmonious in appearance, scale, and materials. They are all masonry buildings, grey-tan in color and follow the cathedral's
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1235:Davenport Community School District
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944:McClellan Heights Historic District
939:Marycrest College Historic District
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