An Iconic Vancouver Brick Building in the Sun and Shade - January 2014

Towering Smokestack at the Academy - Winter 2014

Shaded Side of Abandonded Building

Academy Powerhouse at Angle - Winter 2014

Academy Powerhouse at another Angle - Winter 2014

Moss Invading the Brick - Academy Winter 2014

The Moss Truly Taking Over in the Shade!

Main Building (in use) in the Shade

Main Building Reflected off the Newer Ft. Vancouver Library

Main Building (in use) in the Sun!

Photos by John Slocum - Realtor® as an example In-Town Day Trip you can take when you Live in Vancouver Washington!

The "Academy" was established by the Sisters of Providence as the "Providence Academy" with construction beginning in the 1870's.  The Bricks and Lumber for construction were provided by the Hidden Brick Company.

Today the main building is a multi-tenant office building owned by the Ft. Vancouver HIstorical Trust, and can easily be seen from I-5 when driving through downtown.

Note: Hidden Bricks can be found throughout Vancouver and SW Washington.  Sometimes you'll see one as a part of a sidewalk with "Hidden" stamped on one side, and the Year on the other.