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July 27, 1893
Phillipsburg Herald
Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas
What is this article about?
The Chicago convent of La Rabida, modeled after the Spanish original that sheltered Columbus, houses priceless Columbian relics, including the bell from the first New World church built in Isabella, San Domingo in 1493.
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AMERICA'S FIRST BELL.
The convent of La Rabida in Chicago, modeled upon the famous Spanish convent which afforded an asylum to Columbus and his son during the darkest days of the great navigator's life, is perhaps at the present time one of the most attractive shrines in the world. It is full of Columbian relics. The descendants of Columbus, the monarchs of Spain and the Pope have sent articles of priceless value to the Chicago convent. Among the collection of relics is the bell which Columbus had placed in the first church erected in the new world. This church was built in 1493 in Isabella, Columbus' first colony in San Domingo. Isabella is now but a ruin. The bell was found by a peasant and was taken possession of by the San Domingo government, which loaned it for exhibition at the World's Fair.
The convent of La Rabida in Chicago, modeled upon the famous Spanish convent which afforded an asylum to Columbus and his son during the darkest days of the great navigator's life, is perhaps at the present time one of the most attractive shrines in the world. It is full of Columbian relics. The descendants of Columbus, the monarchs of Spain and the Pope have sent articles of priceless value to the Chicago convent. Among the collection of relics is the bell which Columbus had placed in the first church erected in the new world. This church was built in 1493 in Isabella, Columbus' first colony in San Domingo. Isabella is now but a ruin. The bell was found by a peasant and was taken possession of by the San Domingo government, which loaned it for exhibition at the World's Fair.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Columbus Bell
First Church America
San Domingo Relic
Worlds Fair Exhibition
What entities or persons were involved?
Columbus
Where did it happen?
Convent Of La Rabida In Chicago, Isabella In San Domingo
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Key Persons
Columbus
Location
Convent Of La Rabida In Chicago, Isabella In San Domingo
Event Date
1493
Story Details
The convent of La Rabida in Chicago contains relics including the bell from the first church built by Columbus in Isabella, San Domingo in 1493, which was later found by a peasant and loaned by the San Domingo government for the World's Fair.