St. Stanislaus Institute facts for kids
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St. Stanislaus Institute
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Dormitory
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 141 Old Newport St., Newport Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 4.1 acres (1.7 ha) |
| Built | 1918 |
| Architect | Prawdzik, Alexander, I.; et al. |
| Architectural style | Mission/Spanish Revival, Modern Movement |
| NRHP reference No. | 08001267 |
| Added to NRHP | December 30, 2008 |
St. Stanislaus Institute is an old group of buildings in Newport Township, Pennsylvania. It used to be a Catholic orphanage, which is a home for children who don't have parents or can't live with their families. It was also known as St. Stanislaus Orphanage and Holy Child Church.
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What Was St. Stanislaus Institute?
The St. Stanislaus Institute was a special place built for children. It was made up of several buildings. These buildings were constructed between 1918 and 1939.
A Home for Polish Children
The main purpose of the institute was to be an orphanage for Polish children. It provided a safe place for them to live and grow up.
Buildings at the Institute
The complex included several important buildings:
- A large boys dormitory built in 1918. This building was designed in the Spanish Revival style.
- The Holy Child chapel, which was built in 1939. This was a place for prayer and religious services.
- A laundry and boiler building.
- A rectory (a house for priests) and a garage.
The St. Stanislaus Institute helped many children for several decades. It closed its doors in 1972.
A Recognized Historic Place
Because of its history and unique architecture, the St. Stanislaus Institute was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This means it is an important site that should be protected and remembered.
