National Register of Historic Places

Jesus Marie Convent

Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Listed
February 16, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000685

About this property

The Jesus Mary Convent is a historic former convent located at 138 St. Joseph's Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. It was built in 1887 and designed by local architect and parish member Louis G. Destremps, who also designed the nearby orphanage, school and church. The four story Second Empire brick convent was built as part of Notre Dame Parish. The west facing central tower with its Italianate window lintels is blocked forward and dentils adorn the cornice line. A detached auditorium was added in 1939 to the north of the main structure. Until 1971, the building also housed Jesus Marie Academy, a private high school for girls. In the mid-1970s, the academy was renovated into a retirement center-infirmary for retired religious. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Shortly after, the property was converted into apartments, known as Lafayette Place. Several new buildings were added on the grounds to the west of the historic convent.

Location

138 St. Joseph's St.
Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts
41.69090, -71.13162

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When was Jesus Marie Convent listed on the National Register?

Jesus Marie Convent was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Jesus Marie Convent?

Jesus Marie Convent is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Jesus Marie Convent?

The period of significance for Jesus Marie Convent is recorded as the industrial era.

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