Alma College campus in 1937 / image courtesy of the Jesuit Archives and Research Center

Alma Cultural Landscape Interpretive Tour

Alma College campus, 1937 / image courtesy of the Jesuit Archives and Research Center

Located along a natural ridge line in Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, the Alma Cultural Landscape was the location of a logging operation, several grand estates in the early 20th century and the location of Alma College, the first seminary in the West.

Use the map below to learn about the different features once present at the Alma Cultural Landscape.

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Interpretive Self-Guided Tour Map
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Alma Landscape Dormitories
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Alma Landscape Classroom
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Alma Landscape 1950 Library
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Alma Landscape 1934 Library
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Alma Landscape Tevis Library Jesuit Chapel
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Alma Landscape Marian Shrine
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Alma Landscape Tevis Mansion
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Alma Landscape Carport and Bat Habitat
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Alma Landscape Garage
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Alma Landscape Lily Pond and Roman Plunge
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Alma Landscape Aqueduct
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Alma Landscape Shrine of Saint Joseph

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