Image of Fr. Ravalli
Photo Album of Fr. Ravallis QuartersPhoto Album of Fr. Ravallis Quarters
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Photo Album of Fr. Ravallis QuartersPhoto Album of Fr. Ravallis QuartersPhoto Album of Fr. Ravallis Quarters
Photo Album of Fr. Ravallis QuartersPhoto Album of Fr. Ravallis Quarters
Photo Album of Fr. Ravallis Quarters
Photo Album of Fr. Ravallis QuartersPhoto Album of Fr. Ravallis Quarters
1812-1884
The amazing talent of Fr. Ravalli can be seen in the photos below.  He handcrafted much of the furniture, including Fr. Superior's desk, as well as many of the objects in the photos, such as his chalkboard/easel.
More examples of his artistic talents are shown in the Mission Chapel.
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Visit The Book Shop for more history of Fr. Ravalli and his contributions to Historic St. Mary's and the State of Montana.
Visit our Made in Montana shop for unique items crafted by local artisans including a replica of Fr. Ravalli's all purpose stool.
Photo 1
Fr. Ravalli's cabin/pharmacy as it looked in l975 before  restoration was begun.
Photo 2
All the items pictured here were made by Fr. Ravalli.  The unique stool to the right of the chalkboard has been replicated and is sold in the Gift Shop.
Photo 3
This desk was made by Fr. Ravalli for the Father Superior.  It was constructed of whatever wood was available, including cigar boxes for the three small drawers on the left top.
Photo 4 -
The desk used by Fr. Ravalli in his cabin.
Photo 5
Fr. Ravalli's effigy of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuit order.  The cassock is made of canvas and stiffened with paint.
Photo 6
The backroom in Fr. Ravalli's cabin served as a pharmacy.  The window on the left opened out to allow him to dispense medicines to Natives and settlers.
Photo 7
Fr. Ravalli's tool chest and some of the tools he used in his carpentry and artistry.
Photo 8
The cabin/pharmacy as it appears today after extensive restoration.
Photo 9
The statue of St. Mary which resides in the Chapel was carved by Fr. Ravalli using 2 pine logs. Berry juice was used to stain the gown.

Photo 10
Fr. Ravalli is buried in the cemetary at the Mission.  The monument was purchased with monies from  contributions from people throughout the State of Montana to honor his memory.
~ Father Anthony Ravalli, S.J. ~
St. Mary's Peak in July
It was largely due to the mechanical skills of Fr. Ravalli that the first flour mill and saw mill were erected in what is now the State of Montana.
Although primitive, both helped to feed the priests and natives and provide lumber for housing.
MORE PHOTO TOURS
Photo of the S.S. Anthony Ravalli
Image of 1984 Ravalli Commerative Poster