founded the college. A fire started in half of Founders Hall in the summer of 2014 and the damage was restored later during the school year. Maryvale Maryvale was constructed in 1859; it originally served as a laundry. In 1906 the laundry moved to the newly constructed Rosary Hall and Maryvale housed science classes. In 1954, Science classes moved to the new science building and Maryvale became the Library Annex and Studio Annex. Today, it mainly houses the communications and fine arts departments. Maryvale features a radio studio and a TV studio. The radio shows streams live on livestream. The TV studio is where students film the school's news program, Mount Saint Vincent News. Lourdes Grotto In 1873 the Lourdes Grotto was built. It is now considered the oldest outdoor grotto still in existence in the United States. The grotto is situated on a little island in a small lake in an area at one time known as "Lourdes Park". Le Gras Hall In 1911, with the opening of a parochial school in Riverdale, Le Gras was remodeled to house the college gymnasium with an auditorium on the second floor. It also housed the commuter students' cafeteria. Today, Le Gras Hall is the headquarters for the Sisters of Charity of New York. Rosary Hall Today, several sisters from the Sisters of Charity of New York currently resided in Rosary Hall. Grace Center Peter Jay Sharp Athletic and Recreation Center Opened in 2009, the Sharp Center offers 50,000 square feet of recreational space and houses the college's basketball courts, fitness center, and athletic offices. In 2016, the college placed solar panels on top of the roof of the Sharp Center. Science Hall In 2013, the college renovated the building making state of the art. Elizabeth Seton Library In 1968, the new Elizabeth Seton Library, or Seton Library, was opened. The library is named after Saint Elizabeth Seton, the first native-born American to be canonized. Elizabeth Seton founded the Sisters of Charity. Corazon C. Aquino Hall Opened in 2021, Aquino Hall serves as a residence hall and also houses the Mount's Nursing Program. Residence halls The corner stone of the Italian Renaissance-style Seton Hall was set by John Cardinal Farley in November 1911. In 1962, the cornerstone was laid for Spellman Hall. The cornerstone was laid for the Alumnae Hall in 1965. Matronardi Hall was built in 2007 and houses over 190