Built 1873 Opened 1873 Phone +1 360-694-3271 | NRHP Reference # 78002738 Area 3 ha Added to NRHP 1 December 1978 | |
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Location 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, Washington Address 400 E Evergreen Blvd #213, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA Similar Marshall House, Covington House, Slocum House, Kiggins Theatre, Fort Vancouver | ||
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. She raised money for the construction of the House of Providence and other charitable institutions by leading begging tours through local mining camps. The building has three stories and was constructed in brick in a neo-Georgian style. It was used as a school until 1969.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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