Ramona Convent commemorative desktop paperweight / lucite plaque featuring an embedded bronze-tone medallion of the historic 1889 administration building. This piece shows some minor signs of use and wear, no cracks or chipping. See photos more photos available Shipped Safely. This entire lucite piece measures approximately 3.5" in height.

What it is: A piece of the original 1889 Ramona Convent building's structural wood/chapel floor.

The Story: Salvaged by the school directly during the December 1987 demolition following the earthquake.

When the landmark four-story brick convent structure was irreparably compromised by the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake and subsequently demolished, school officials salvaged key historical elements—such as the chapel's hardwood floors, ornate wooden balustrades, and structural timbers—to preserve them for posterity.