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All of the original beams remain in their original position. Five of the ceiling beams in the south first floor room of the 1808 block required custom steel sleeves during restoration. The sleeves wrapped around the solid portion of the original…

The Brothers chose to live in the Academy, rather than choosing to add extra economic stress to the subscribers in demanding a separate rectory.

In contrast to the pool table and entertainment area of today, the Brother's chambers were a sterile…

Irish Houses in the Georgian Era were known for their exterior simplicity, choosing to showcase higher quality joinery and workmanship in doors and staircases.

Irish Houses in the Georgian Era were known for their exterior simplicity, choosing to showcase higher quality joinery and workmanship in doors and staircases.

Although the Academy was built in the new Federal style of the era, visitors may notice the Irish country houses of Father Maxwell's youth provided inspiration as well. The hiring of Trustee, William Shannon, as builder and architect was a natural…

Builder William Shannon's contract read, "There are to be two inside partition walls of stone from the foundation to the top, one foot thick. One chimney in each end, with two fireplaces in each chimney, said chimney to go up with said building, the…

Despite the gentrification of much of the current house, the owners have managed to retain the original Attic Hatch door built by Mr. Shannon's company. This may have been built with the intention of becoming a garret.