Providence Mount St. Vincent‘s centennial celebration opened ceremonially, including the opening of a time capsule, with a little help from a team from West Seattle’s Nucor steel mill, which produced steel that built “The Mount” a century ago.
It’s a day full of history, including photos and items dating back to the elder-care and rehabilitation facility’s early days in the 1920s.
Both County Executive Dow Constantine and Mayor Bruce Harrell issued proclamations in honor of the occasion:
Reflections about the Sisters of Providence founding The Mount were shared by Providence executive Dianna Reely, after an introduction by emcee Brian Callanan:
A rededication ribbon-cutting followed:
As noted in our calendar listing, you still have time to go to The Mount (4831 35th SW) and participate in today’s celebration – with an ongoing open house this afternoon and a free family movie at 5 pm.
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