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Providence Academy

Clark County history: Academy bell’s return mixed with grief

October 19, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

For a brief time, Providence Academy was Washington Territory’s largest brick building. Constructed in 1874 of bricks supplied from Vancouver’s Hidden brickyard, Mother Joseph designed the structure. Read story

Sisters of Providence’s holy ground: Mother Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Vancouver final resting place for pioneering religious women

January 3, 2024, 6:06am Churches & Religion

Tucked away behind Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery lies another cemetery nearly as old. In it lies the remains, not of soldiers but of pioneering women, such as Mother Joseph of… Read story

Isabella Dypold of Battle Ground, right, looks at Christmas ornaments at The French Door at Providence Academy.

Retailers thrive in downtown Vancouver’s Providence Academy

November 7, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The French Door is known by customers as a magical place. With its East Coast and European inspired décor, owner Kathryn McIntire is able to transport shoppers into her own curated world. Read story

Camas High School student Audrey Wagner, 16, dances with friends to the music of the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra at Providence Academy.

All that ‘Jass’ a hit at Vancouver’s Providence Academy

October 30, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

The lush sounds and sophisticated steps of a century ago are swinging back into style at one of Vancouver’s most historical sites. Read story

Fall colors frame the Providence Academy smokestack last October. It is set to be demolished in August.

Vancouver’s Providence Academy smokestack to be demolished in August

July 5, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

The Historic Trust is undergoing changes. County Councilor Temple Lentz is its new executive director, and the trust proceeding with plans to demolish the Providence Academy’s smokestack in early August. Read story

The Historic Trust has received a demolition permit to tear down the landmark Providence Academy smokestack, but it must wait 90 days to see if $3.5 million can be raised to preserve the structure instead.

The Historic Trust receives permit to demolish Providence Academy smokestack

April 1, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Historic Trust received a permit to demolish the Providence Smokestack on Wednesday, but there remains a 90 day period to see if the trust can raise $3.5 million to restore it. Read story

Providence Academy garden to get fresh look

A concept rendering shows the planned "Aegis Phase II" portion of a project to rehabilitate the Providence Academy building and redevelop part of the campus. The plans for the proposed garden expansion are only conceptual, but the Sacred Heart Garden that sits in front of the academy will be preserved.

December 17, 2021, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

A revived and expanded garden will grace the front of Providence Academy in Vancouver. The 148-year-old building is owned by The Historic Trust, which submitted plans to the City of Vancouver for the garden area, as well as parking lot improvements. Read story