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There is mention in one document that these developments were being carved out of a wilderness area.
A fascinating part of this history is the shrine built by Buteux in what was once a wilderness. It was in fulfillment of a vow made on a voyage returning from France, when the shop was in danger of sinking. The shrine is located on the rear of the property of the academy, in a grove of cedars and ancient oaks. Though picturesque, it is simple and not immediately apparent to anyone walking by. Over the years, it has been in the midst of many hurricanes, and in spite of its age and the fact that it is made simply of plaster of Paris, it remains relatively undamaged.
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