Academy of the Assumption was a

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all-girls school that was located on

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, United States. Built in 1943 and closed in 1976, it was run by the

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. The school's last principal was Sr. Therese Margaret Duross R.A. After being closed, the facilities were sold. Most buildings have since been demolished, replaced by luxury high-rise condominiums that dot the area's skyline. However, some buildings are still standing and in use. The Assumption Chapel remains active, now a part of

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Notable alumni

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The Miami News ''The Miami News'' was an evening newspaper in Miami, Florida. It was the media market competitor to the morning edition of the ''Miami Herald'' for most of the 20th century. The paper started publishing in May 1896 as a weekly called ''The Miami ...

, ''Liquidation Sale Clears Out Academy Of The Assumption'' by

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, July 17, 1978, Page 4A. * The Miami News, ''Condo To Tower 41 Stories'', by Larry Birger, July 25, 1979, Page 1A * The Miami Daily News, ''Chapel Cornerstone is Laid at Academy'', May 3, 1946, Page 1B. Defunct Catholic schools in the United States Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami Defunct schools in Florida Defunct girls' schools in the United States 1943 establishments in Florida 1976 disestablishments in Florida Girls' schools in Florida {{Miami-struct-stub