The St Vincent Orphanage and School Building is a former educational facility in Santa Barbara, California. The brick and limestone Italianate style building is considered one the finest late 19th century structure in the city. Sources on who actually designed and built the edifice are vague. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1874/08/08 | Construction on a new brick Orphanage and School Building for the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul in Santa Barbara. According to the Landmarks Committee Staff, the builder is D Jordan. | |||||
| 1874/11/03 | Peter J Barber | Probable Construction Supervisor | The cornerstone for the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul's new Orphanage and School Building is laid. Local supervision may have been by Peter J Barber. | |||
| 1875/00/00 | John Marquis (Architect) | Possible Architect | The new Orphanage and School Building for the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul is completed. Per the Landmarks Committee Staff, the architect for the building is A Marquis. A local architect capable of designing the building is J Marquis. | |||
| 1918/07/19 | The Orphan's fundraising will close "with a European Street Fair, to be given on the grounds and street adjacent to St Vincent's Orphanage. This fete is under the direction of Mrs Philip Hollowell Rice...." Catholic tidings | |||||
| 1925/06/29 | The Santa Barbara Earthquake causes severe damage to the St Vincent Orphanage and School Building. During later rebuilding, the original fourth level is removed, reducing the structure to three levels: a basement and two floors. | 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake |
| Particulars for St Vincent Orphanage and School Building: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Historic Use | Educational related housing |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Area of Significance | Exploration-settlement |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
| Architectural Attribute | Italianate Bracketed |
| Owner | Private |
| Historic Use | School |
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