St. Vincent's

Gymnasium
Built: 1935
Architect: George Dietel
Style: Art Deco

2001 photo when demolition of the adjoining Robinson-Squier House had begun.
Note the statue of St. Vincent, no longer part of the building.

Concrete Art Deco style chevrons/zigzags ... Saw tooth course

Saw tooth course

East (Riley St.) elevation

Special thanks to Health Sciences Charter School Principal Dr. Hank Stopinski for his cooperation, and to Manager of Administrative Services Kathy Andolsek for her assistance, in 2012

web site consulting by ingenious, inc.

1885	Sisters of Charity purchase the Robinson-Squier Mansion for Saint Vincent's Female Orphan Asylum
1898-1899	St. Vincent's expansion: Orphanage, 1140 Ellicott Street, built. Architect: Green & Wicks
1935	St. Vincent's expansion: Gymnasium built. Architect: George Dietel
1952	St. Vincent's sold to Bishop O'Hern H.S.
1971	Bishop O'Hern H.S. sold to Erie County for its Community College-City Campus
1982	ECC-City Campus moves to Old Post Office leaving 1140 Ellicott Street orphanage and the gymnasium vacant until 2011.
2011	Heath Sciences Charter School opens in the 1140 Ellicott Street orphanage building and gymnasium
	Source: Nomination for Local Landmark Listing