Great overview. I worked there in maintenance during college in the 90's for Joe L. He was a great guy who was a former resident, became the superintendent and lived on-campus in a private residence. They paid us well, treated us fairly, would feed you 3 meals a day and took really good care of those kids. Easily one of my favorite jobs. They also had day care, pre-school and summer camps. It's a shame to see it all come down. Let's hope they don't pave over the cemetery and turn the grave markers into ballast.
We had several great aunt and uncles who stayed there in the 1870's after our great-grandparents passed leaving them orphaned. Still trying to find the records on at least 1 uncle. Found the others but it wasn't easy. St. Vincent's did not have the information when I contacted them years ago. I agree, re-purpose the buildings if they are in good shape.
I wonder what happened to all the records inside. Sadly , many times when places like this get left behind you would be amazed at the paperwork that gets left behind 😢
My Father John. D. [Jack] was born in 1905. He attended St. Vincents from grades 1 thru 3 as what they called a DAY SCHOLAR. His family lived at that time outside the boundaries of any Catholic School, he could walk himself to St. Vincents [Imagine that today]. The order of Nuns had an origin in Germany I suppose because all the basic grades had to learn elemental German. By Grade 4 the family was living on Rawls Street in Tacony and he and his sisters and brother were switched to St. Leos. BTW he hated taking German lessons and reports that the nuns were MORE than strict.. By the time I was born in 1940 we were living in the 6700 block of Marsden St. In a Disstons house. Dad and most of the block all worked at Disston’s...
I was raised there in 1960 to 1965. The snow one year came up to the feet of Christ on cross in the graveyard. End of the property at Cottman Ave was a glue factory. (Just north of the graveyard) We were given boat rides during the summer from the Boat Club on the southern end of the grounds along the river. Great memories from there, those nuns were tough.
My deceased grandfather and his brother lived here after their mother died at the age of 24 in 1932. It feels strange to look at places that he would have spent much of his childhood, and it makes me wonder if he's in any of the old photos shown
I agree, all old buildings should be left alone so we can have the history for future generations, ruins should be left alone but obviously preserved but not restored so they don't disappear altogether
I ws there 11 month 78-79. The sister ni charge of the small boys was Sister Evett. Sister Francis was in charge. There was a bad nun who could make ur heart race. SISTER CONSTANCE. PUNCHED ME IN THE FACD CHOKED ME WTH HER FINGERS. BUT OTHER THEN HER ABUSE THEY WERE GOOD TO US TOOK US PLACES.
A lot of children who lived there, died there --were " Killed" There --are buried there. 1855 My two brothers were two orphans there. in the 1970's. We, my bros. and I were left by( "dear 'ol ma) I ran away from every place I was put and then seeing juvenile jail 13 to 16 in and out. I have one brother left, the youngest. He found this video and I jumped for it. You see, I volunteered there in the later 80's. The children I miss and I will always wonder what became of them all. I know of a nun we knew very well. (Dr. A). Sorry I cannot give her name out. she was German and my lil bro. and me would visit her s lot after h we left At. Vincent's and before I volunteered. She was the sweetest sister and I dearly miss her. Im sure St. Vincent's is gone now. Did the children get removed to a cemetery? Or were they left in the ground. I guess we will never know. To the man who did a great job with so much respect, made and talked in depth. Thank you. I will subscribe and like your videos because of this video, that you made and that orphans that were there and my two brothers. I cared for the children when I volunteered there. God bless every one--Especially St. Vincent's orphans who visits this video. If you were in there and remembered me, let me know how your life turned out.
@@blusper1033 I went to day camp in the early 80's is all I remember time wise. What I remember of the place are the pavilions with picnic tables, the little cave with the statue of Mary in it, the Metal May pole, the huge tire swing to the right of the building towards the NCAD building that used to be there and the huge bell you had to turn to make it ring when it was lunch time . That bell tore the skin from my thumb once 🤦☹️. The activities, crafts we did and places went to... I have a lot of fond memories of that place . It's sad to read what it held for others 😥 . I hope when or if they demolish the buildings they leave the deceased and gate it off using the original stone and iron gates from the front of the place....
My three kids went to kindergarten there 1986 to maybe 1991. They had the nicest principal whose name I can not remember.. Two of my kids were lucky to have the great caring Sister Barbara. She brought tears to my eyes when I heard when her sister asked her what she wanted for Christmas and she said a play house for her students. The principal told me that some of the children that were there for a month to over halve a year due to drug addicted single parent. She told me that they never taught them religion but goof ball liberals stopped sending such neglected children to a religious backed organization. Every May they had a great picnic on their grounds for the three kindergarten classes. Sure they did a far superior job then any government run orphnage. Was told that their land ran all the way to State Road before I95 was built back in the 1960's.
Great overview. I worked there in maintenance during college in the 90's for Joe L. He was a great guy who was a former resident, became the superintendent and lived on-campus in a private residence. They paid us well, treated us fairly, would feed you 3 meals a day and took really good care of those kids. Easily one of my favorite jobs. They also had day care, pre-school and summer camps. It's a shame to see it all come down. Let's hope they don't pave over the cemetery and turn the grave markers into ballast.
The loss of St. Leo's church and St. Vincent"s building is a tragedy for Tacony.
I was adopted from here in 1996. Crazy to see it again!!!!
A sad sad day.....
9-30-2021 .... I drove by St. Vincent's today and realized they have tore it down! 😓
We had several great aunt and uncles who stayed there in the 1870's after our great-grandparents passed leaving them orphaned. Still trying to find the records on at least 1 uncle. Found the others but it wasn't easy. St. Vincent's did not have the information when I contacted them years ago. I agree, re-purpose the buildings if they are in good shape.
Best to call Catholic Social Services in Phila. There is only one in the whole city. They have records on every Catholic in that place.
I wonder what happened to all the records inside. Sadly , many times when places like this get left behind you would be amazed at the paperwork that gets left behind 😢
How did your great grandparents die?
@@bettsielou1975 Childbirth and TB.
My Father John. D. [Jack] was born in 1905. He attended St. Vincents from grades 1 thru 3 as what they called a DAY SCHOLAR. His family lived at that time outside the boundaries of any Catholic School, he could walk himself to St. Vincents [Imagine that today]. The order of Nuns had an origin in Germany I suppose because all the basic grades had to learn elemental German. By Grade 4 the family was living on Rawls Street in Tacony and he and his sisters and brother were switched to St. Leos. BTW he hated taking German lessons and reports that the nuns were MORE than strict.. By the time I was born in 1940 we were living in the 6700 block of Marsden St. In a Disstons house. Dad and most of the block all worked at Disston’s...
I was raised there in 1960 to 1965. The snow one year came up to the feet of Christ on cross in the graveyard. End of the property at Cottman Ave was a glue factory. (Just north of the graveyard) We were given boat rides during the summer from the Boat Club on the southern end of the grounds along the river. Great memories from there, those nuns were tough.
My Parrish in hunting park was St Henry’s ,also a German school with German nuns most we’re horrible, they fed us lies and guilt
My deceased grandfather and his brother lived here after their mother died at the age of 24 in 1932. It feels strange to look at places that he would have spent much of his childhood, and it makes me wonder if he's in any of the old photos shown
I agree, all old buildings should be left alone so we can have the history for future generations, ruins should be left alone but obviously preserved but not restored so they don't disappear altogether
I did attend that home years ago like I can remember everything
What year. I was a jr .boy 78-79
@@alljohns307 I was in a senior group then time by then they put my upstairs too the higher group of girls
@@alljohns307 Did you go to St. Francis? after you left St. Vincent's or did you go home? Thanks
I did too
@@Tajare215 a lot of memories from dat home st Vincent’s home
It's all gone now ... except the cemetery. Sadly even the school.
I went there too, I got there January 2000 & left May 27th 2000 💔 this is so sad to me
I lived in this group home .. I passed by and took a photo of me standing in front of it before it got demolished.. they shouldn’t have demolished it
I want to see😢
This makes me so sad. What will happen to the cemetery ... they shouldn't be just dumped somewhere that's for sure.....
My husband was orphaned in the early 60's, He spent about a year at St. Vincent's and said that the nuns were very kind to him.
I lived here for 6 months in 2002. From August 15th, 2002 to February of 2003. From there I went to foster care.
She’s a gonerrrrrr besides the brick wall entrance and the blue rock construction already has a whole building started
Oh there’s still a cemetery there too
I was there in the 90s
I was there as well on 95
@@danielleholder7392 I was there in 95 too
@@thehomeofphilly5207 I was there in the 90’s too. Me and my sisters.
My grandfather was born here @ St Vincent
Do you know what year he was born?
Do you know what year he was born?
God bless you I totally agree many healthy safe blessing from above 🤗❤😇
I ws there 11 month 78-79. The sister ni charge of the small boys was Sister Evett. Sister Francis was in charge. There was a bad nun who could make ur heart race. SISTER CONSTANCE. PUNCHED ME IN THE FACD CHOKED ME WTH HER FINGERS. BUT OTHER THEN HER ABUSE THEY WERE GOOD TO US TOOK US PLACES.
Hi”my name is Lino” do know any history of this place
Wow!! I went to day camp there for years in the 80's!! I loved it! Its so sad to see it not cared for :'( I hope someone comes along to save it !
A lot of children who lived there, died there --were " Killed" There --are buried there. 1855
My two brothers were two orphans there. in the 1970's. We, my bros. and I were left by( "dear 'ol ma)
I ran away from every place I was put and then seeing juvenile jail 13 to 16 in and out. I have one brother left, the youngest.
He found this video and I jumped for it. You see, I volunteered there in the later 80's. The children I miss and I will always wonder what became of them all. I know of a nun we knew very well.
(Dr. A). Sorry I cannot give her name out. she was German and my lil bro. and me would visit her s lot after h we left At. Vincent's and before I volunteered. She was the sweetest sister and I dearly miss her.
Im sure St. Vincent's is gone now. Did the children get removed to a cemetery? Or were they left in the ground. I guess we will never know.
To the man who did a great job with so much respect, made and talked in depth. Thank you. I will subscribe and like your videos because of this video, that you made and that orphans that were there and my two brothers. I cared for the children when I volunteered there.
God bless every one--Especially St. Vincent's orphans who visits this video. If you were in there and remembered me, let me know how your life turned out.
@@blusper1033
I went to day camp in the early 80's is all I remember time wise.
What I remember of the place are the pavilions with picnic tables, the little cave with the statue of Mary in it, the Metal May pole, the huge tire swing to the right of the building towards the NCAD building that used to be there and the huge bell you had to turn to make it ring when it was lunch time . That bell tore the skin from my thumb once 🤦☹️. The activities, crafts we did and places went to... I have a lot of fond memories of that place . It's sad to read what it held for others 😥 .
I hope when or if they demolish the buildings they leave the deceased and gate it off using the original stone and iron gates from the front of the place....
what happen to byberry
I wish they would repurpose the main building.
But really good memories wow so sad 😞
My three kids went to kindergarten there 1986 to maybe 1991. They had the nicest principal whose name I can not remember.. Two of my kids were lucky to have the great caring Sister Barbara. She brought tears to my eyes when I heard when her sister asked her what she wanted for Christmas and she said a play house for her students. The principal told me that some of the children that were there for a month to over halve a year due to drug addicted single parent. She told me that they never taught them religion but goof ball liberals stopped sending such neglected children to a religious backed organization. Every May they had a great picnic on their grounds for the three kindergarten classes. Sure they did a far superior job then any government run orphnage. Was told that their land ran all the way to State Road before I95 was built back in the 1960's.
Ruins not rebuilt but preserved
Anyone know when this is taking place ?
It's all gone. I toke some video. I can check the dates but it happened early fall.
It is sad to see it be demo the place
I was born there in 1963
i was here for day care as a kid...
Typical of Philadelphia!!
Sad.