St. Joseph's Orphanage
St. Joseph's Orphanage, Historic orphanage and school in Fall River, Massachusetts
The three-story brick building features a tile hip roof, stone foundation, and projecting wings on both sides of the central section.
Originally constructed in 1892 as part of Notre Dame de Lourdes parish, the orphanage expanded with two additional wings in 1917 to increase its capacity.
The institution provided care and education for children through its dual function as an orphanage and Mount Saint Joseph elementary school.
The building now contains residential apartments following a 1989 renovation that included a substantial addition to the north side.
After a fire destroyed Notre Dame Church in 1982, the orphanage chapel served as a temporary worship space for the parish until 1986.
Location: Massachusetts
Architects: Louis G. Destremps
GPS coordinates: 41.69167,-71.13333
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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