St. Vincent's Place facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Vincent's Place |
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St Vincent Court in 2017, where St. Vincent's Place was located from 1868 to 1887
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| Location | 7th Street and Broadway in Los Angeles |
| Built | 1868 |
| Designated | Feb. 25, 1957 |
| Reference no. | 567 |
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St. Vincent's Place is an important historical spot in Central Los Angeles, California. It was the second home of Saint Vincent College. This college was the very first college in Southern California.
St. Vincent's Place was named a California Historical Landmark (No. 567) on February 25, 1957. The college was started in 1865 by a group called the Vincentian Fathers. They are a Catholic religious group. Saint Vincent's College used the downtown Los Angeles site from 1868 to 1887. Today, this area is known as St. Vincent's Court. It is located near 7th Street and Broadway in Los Angeles.
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The College's Early Days
In 1865, Bishop Thaddeus Amat y Brusi asked the Vincentian Fathers to open Saint Vincent's College. It was a school for boys in Los Angeles. Father John Asmuth was the first leader, called the President Rector.
Classes first took place for two years in a historic home called the Lugo Adobe. This old house was one of the few two-story buildings in town back then. It was given to the college by Don Vicente Lugo. The Lugo Adobe was located near Olvera Street.
Moving to a New Building
After two years, the college moved to a new building made of brick. This new spot was a few blocks south, near Pershing Square. Later, a bigger building made of stone replaced the brick one. This stone building became a well-known landmark. It had a tall, central tower with a special roof.
The college property covered a whole city block. It was bordered by Fort (which is now Broadway), 6th, Hill, and 7th streets.
What Happened to the Site?
When Saint Vincent's College moved to a new campus, the old stone building had new uses. It became the headquarters for the US Army. In 1907, a large department store called Bullock’s was built there. Bullock's operated until 1983.
Today, this historical site is in the middle of Los Angeles's Jewelry District. This area includes St. Vincent Court. In 1869, the state officially recognized Saint Vincent's College.
A New Campus for the College
In 1887, the college moved again to an even grander campus. This new location was bordered by Grand Avenue, Washington Boulevard, Hope Street, and 18th Street. The new campus had many buildings. It included a chapel, a place for students to live, and traditional brick buildings for classrooms.
Like the earlier stone building, this new campus also featured a tall, central tower. It kept the special roof design that was a trademark of Saint Vincent's.
The College's New Name
Saint Vincent's College changed its name over time. In 1911, it became L.A. College. Then, in 1917, it changed its name again to what we know today: Loyola Marymount University.
Historical Marker
A special marker at the site helps us remember its history. It says:
- NO. 567 ST. VINCENT'S PLACE - This was the site of Saint Vincent's College from 1868 to 1887. The college, now Loyola University, was founded by the Vincentian Fathers in 1865 and was the first institution of higher learning in Southern California.'
