The House of Providence, also known as The Academy (or Academy building),[2][3] is a former orphanage and school located in Vancouver, Washington.

It was built c. 1873 by Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

Mother Joseph Pariseau raised money for the construction of the House of Providence and other charitable institutions by leading begging tours through local mining camps.

[4] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

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