Tobin Building

Frequently referred to as an urban oasis, the Southwest Campus has been a place for learning and growth for 165+ years. The buildings and campus originally comprised the Ursuline Convent and Academy, established in 1851. The campus is an architectural treasure, imbued with the charm of age and the dynamic energy of its location – along a section of river the Irish Nuns poetically dubbed “The Meander” referring to the curvaceous route unique to this section of the river’s journey. The Tobin Building (also known as the Priest’s House) was built in 1883-84. It served as the Priest’s apartments and as parlor rooms and classrooms. The two-story building replaced an earlier one-story structure that had been quarters for a handyman. The Tobin Building is the current location of the Maxham Fibers Studio. With over 50 looms, we have one of the largest weaving programs in the nation.