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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…

Porches are a significant reflection of American life, starting in the Victorian era. Neither Irish, French nor German houses had porches at the time the Academy was built. The creation of a porch for a school in this era is an attempt to create…

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