National Register of Historic Places

House of Providence

Vancouver, Clark County, Washington
Listed
December 1, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002738

About this property

The House of Providence, also known as The academy (or Academy building), is a former orphanage and school located in Vancouver, Washington. It was built c. 1873 by Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Mother Joseph Pariseau raised money for the construction of the House of Providence and other charitable institutions by leading begging tours through local mining camps. The building, constructed in 1873 and designed by Pariseau, has three stories and was constructed in brick in a neo-Georgian style. The house functioned as a school until 1969. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. National Register of Historic Places listings in Clark County, Washington

Location

400 E. Evergreen Blvd.
Vancouver, Clark County, Washington
45.62952, -122.66804

Categories

EDUCATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURERELIGIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was House of Providence listed on the National Register?

House of Providence was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1978.

What type of historic resource is House of Providence?

House of Providence is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for House of Providence?

The period of significance for House of Providence is recorded as the industrial era.

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