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I'm not sure where to work it in here, but it certainly doesn't belong in the WL Elkins article.
In 1932 William H. Elkins, grandson of William L. Elkins, sold the Elkins Park property to the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine de' Ricci. The Sisters operated both buildings as a women’s religious retreat and preserved the grounds and historical integrity of the buildings. Thousands of women and men attended retreats, days of prayer and other spiritual programs for 75 years. In February 2009, the Dominican Sisters sold the property to the Land Conservancy of Elkins Park, PA. who intended to use the facility for wellness retreats and hosted events. The property was reopened as Elkins Estate and has hosted a number of wedding receptions and events. In November 2010, Land Conservancy of Elkins Park filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Dominican congregation foreclosed on the property, since they held the mortgage. The property was in bankruptcy reorganization as of December 2010.
