St. George's School and Convent, Manchester

Name: St. George's School and Convent
Address: Manchester, United States

#19 among attractions in Manchester

Church, Romanesque architecture

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St George's School and Convent are a historic Roman Catholic complex at 124 Orange Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Built in 1898–99, they are among the city's finest examples of Romanesque architecture, built to support its burgeoning French Canadian population. The school closed in 1970, after which time the buildings have been used to house social service agencies and act as a community center. The buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. ()

Built: 1898 (126 years ago)Coordinates: 42°59'51"N, 71°27'38"W

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East Side Manchester (Straw-Smyth)Manchester United States

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St. George's School and Convent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, SNHU Arena, McIntyre Ski Area, Currier Museum of Art.

1.2 miS
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, Manchester
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manchester, New Hampshire, the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium offers a quintessential American sports experience. This stadium is the home field for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League...
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
SNHU Arena, Manchester
20 min walk • The SNHU Arena is an indoor events arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, and seats 9,852 for ice hockey, 11,140 for basketball and up to 11,770 for concerts.
1.2 miNE
Winter sport, Ski area
McIntyre Ski Area, Manchester
30 min walk • McIntyre Ski Area is a city-owned ski area adjacent to Derryfield Park in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. It opened in 1971 with two chairlifts and a rope tow, and was operated by the city until 2009, when they leased the area and management rights to McIntyre Ski School, Inc. for a 25-year period.
~1340 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Currier Museum of Art, Manchester
7 min walk • The Currier Museum of Art is an art museum in Manchester, New Hampshire, in the United States. It features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture.
0.4 miS
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
The Palace Theatre, Manchester
12 min walk • The Palace Theatre is a stage production venue at 76-96 Hanover Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Built in 1914, the theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Athens Building.
0.5 miS
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
City Hall, Manchester
13 min walk • The City Hall of Manchester, New Hampshire, is located at 908 Elm Street, the city's principal commercial thoroughfare. The brick-and-granite three-story structure was built in 1844-45 to a design by Boston architect Edward Shaw, and is a prominent early example of the Gothic Revival style in a civic building.
0.9 miSW
Church
Ste. Marie Church, Manchester
23 min walk • Ste. Marie Church is a Roman Catholic church on the West Side of Manchester, New Hampshire, in the United States.
~1600 ftS
Church
Cathedral of St. Joseph, Manchester
8 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Joseph is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester in New Hampshire, United States. It is located at 145 Lowell Street in the downtown district.
1 miS
Cemetery
Valley Cemetery, Manchester
26 min walk • The Valley Cemetery is a public cemetery located in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. It is bounded on the east by Pine Street, on the north by Auburn Street, on the west by Willow Street, and on the south by Valley Street, from which it derives its name. It was listed on the U.S.
0.6 miNW
Dam, Natural attraction, Visitor center
Amoskeag Falls, Manchester
16 min walk • The Amoskeag Falls are a set of waterfalls located in Manchester, New Hampshire on the Merrimack River.
0.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
America's Credit Union Museum, Manchester
21 min walk • America's Credit Union Museum is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, on the site of the first credit union founded in the United States. The museum is housed at the original location for St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. George's School and Convent?

Nearby attractions include Smith and Dow Block, Manchester (6 min walk), Currier Museum of Art, Manchester (7 min walk), District C, Manchester (8 min walk), Cathedral of St. Joseph, Manchester (8 min walk).

How to get to St. George's School and Convent by public transport?

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Manchester Transportation Center (20 min walk)