St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum to be demolished
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2020
- Opened in 1855 by the Sisters of Notre Dame, this video features St. Vincent’s Orphans Asylum, which sheltered young immigrants in the Tacony section of Philadelphia. Sadly, these historic set of buildings have been issued a full demolition permit by the City of Philadelphia.
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The loss of St. Leo's church and St. Vincent"s building is a tragedy for Tacony.
A sad sad day.....
Great overview. I worked there in maintenance during college in the 90's for Joe L. He was a great guy who was a former resident, became the superintendent and lived on-campus in a private residence. They paid us well, treated us fairly, would feed you 3 meals a day and took really good care of those kids. Easily one of my favorite jobs. They also had day care, pre-school and summer camps. It's a shame to see it all come down. Let's hope they don't pave over the cemetery and turn the grave markers into ballast.
My Father John. D. [Jack] was born in 1905. He attended St. Vincents from grades 1 thru 3 as what they called a DAY SCHOLAR. His family lived at that time outside the boundaries of any Catholic School, he could walk himself to St. Vincents [Imagine that today]. The order of Nuns had an origin in Germany I suppose because all the basic grades had to learn elemental German. By Grade 4 the family was living on Rawls Street in Tacony and he and his sisters and brother were switched to St. Leos. BTW he hated taking German lessons and reports that the nuns were MORE than strict.. By the time I was born in 1940 we were living in the 6700 block of Marsden St. In a Disstons house. Dad and most of the block all worked at Disston’s...
I agree, all old buildings should be left alone so we can have the history for future generations, ruins should be left alone but obviously preserved but not restored so they don't disappear altogether
My deceased grandfather and his brother lived here after their mother died at the age of 24 in 1932. It feels strange to look at places that he would have spent much of his childhood, and it makes me wonder if he's in any of the old photos shown
It's all gone now ... except the cemetery. Sadly even the school.
We had several great aunt and uncles who stayed there in the 1870's after our great-grandparents passed leaving them orphaned. Still trying to find the records on at least 1 uncle. Found the others but it wasn't easy. St. Vincent's did not have the information when I contacted them years ago. I agree, re-purpose the buildings if they are in good shape.
I went there too, I got there January 2000 & left May 27th 2000 💔 this is so sad to me
This makes me so sad. What will happen to the cemetery ... they shouldn't be just dumped somewhere that's for sure.....
My husband was orphaned in the early 60's, He spent about a year at St. Vincent's and said that the nuns were very kind to him.
I lived in this group home .. I passed by and took a photo of me standing in front of it before it got demolished.. they shouldn’t have demolished it
I lived here for 6 months in 2002. From August 15th, 2002 to February of 2003. From there I went to foster care.
She’s a gonerrrrrr besides the brick wall entrance and the blue rock construction already has a whole building started
God bless you I totally agree many healthy safe blessing from above 🤗❤😇
I wish they would repurpose the main building.
I was there in the 90s
My grandfather was born here @ St Vincent
I ws there 11 month 78-79. The sister ni charge of the small boys was Sister Evett. Sister Francis was in charge. There was a bad nun who could make ur heart race. SISTER CONSTANCE. PUNCHED ME IN THE FACD CHOKED ME WTH HER FINGERS. BUT OTHER THEN HER ABUSE THEY WERE GOOD TO US TOOK US PLACES.
Wow!! I went to day camp there for years in the 80's!! I loved it! Its so sad to see it not cared for :'( I hope someone comes along to save it !