Holy Family Orphanage

Construction began in 1914 and cost $100,000 which is the equivalent to around $2.6mil today. Upon completion in 1915 it was opened. The building is primarily brick but the entrance is South Marquette Sandstone. Originally the orphanage had intended to only serve white children however among some of their first children included approx 60 native american children. In 1967 the orphanage took in refugees from Cuba. At its peak, the orphanage served 200+ children. They served their last orphan in 1967 and it was officially abandoned in 1982. After being abandoned it was listed as a haunted hotspot and had countless urban legends created surrounding it. The building was purchased in 1998 by a local businessman who had intentions of turning it into an assisted living facility before being listed for sale again. The property was then purchased again with plans of becoming a school of performing arts. In 2016 renovations began to turn the orphanage into affordable housing apartments. The building now has 56 units for rent. Though some are still convinced the building is haunted, only the current residents and the children that lived there know the truth. If you have any more information or other suggestions, leave a comment or send us a message!