Built 1887 Opened 1887 Added to NRHP 16 February 1983 | NRHP Reference # 83000685 Area 1 ha | |
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Architectural style Second Empire architecture in Europe Similar Notre Dame School, Christ Church - Jerusalem, Cristo de la Concordia, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Holy Jesus Hospital | ||
The Jesus Marie 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 1871, 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.