Keeping the Past Present

Virtual Exhibits for Access and Preservation

This project preserves and tells the story of the Town’s and region’s history. It builds on The Depot’s commitment of “Keeping the past present”.

Bishop John A. Noll of Fort Wayne, Indiana, established a mission parish in Beverly Shores in September of 1950. The first mass was celebrated in the Beverly Shores Fire Station. In 1954, Helen Wood donated 5 acres of land for the location of the church which was completed that year.

newspaper article St. Ann's Church ground is broken for remodeling.
postcard of interior St. Ann's of the Dunes Catholic church (a)
postcard (back) of St. Ann's Church photo by Guy Mangiamele
Benefit planned for scholarship recipient from St. Ann's church
mylar schematic layout for St. Ann of the Dunes in Beverly Shores
mylar schematic of St. Ann of the Dunes church 11—25—68
mylar schematic of St. Ann of the Dunes church 11—25—68
b/w photo of drawing of St. Ann of the Dunes, 12—68
color photo interior of St. Ann of the Dunes church
color photo interior of St. Ann of the Dunes church
Lithuanian newspaper article about Lithuania Park and St. Ann of the Dunes church in Beverly Shores
Lithuanian newspaper article about Lithuania Park and St. Ann of the Dunes church in Beverly Shores
newspaper article on 50th anniversary of St. Ann's church: golden anniversary. Rev Ed McKenna pictured.
Saint Ann of the Dunes church bulletin from May, 2005. (cover page 1)
St Ann of the Dunes church bulletin from May, 2005 (page 2)
St. Ann of the Dunes church bulletin from May, 2005, page 3
St. Ann of the Dunes church bulletin from May 2005, page 4
article inviting community to St. Ann of the Dunes church for 25th anniversary of Lithuanian independence from Russia. Ruta Sidabra, president of the American—Lithuanian Club of Beverly Shores.
article inviting community to St. Ann of the Dunes church for 25th anniversary of Lithuanian independence from Russia. Ruta Sidabra, president of the American—Lithuanian Club of Beverly Shores.
color depiction of front of St. Ann of the Dunes church
announcement of 60th anniversary celebration of St. Ann of the Dunes
cover letter to Carol Ruzic from Marge Wolter on history of St. Ann's church
cover letter to Carol Ruzic from Marge Wolter on history of St. Ann's church