Exterior of Mary's Mount Rest Home on Summit Road on the Cashmere Hills shortly prior to being privately sold at auction. 26 March 1977.
Mary's Mount Rest Home, also known as the Nuns' Retreat or the Lewisham Rest Home, was built for the Little Sisters of Mercy. It was opened by Bishop Brodie on 4 December 1927.
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