St. Andre's Parish, Biddeford

Name: St. Andre's Parish
Address: Biddeford, United States

#4 among attractions in Biddeford

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Facts and practical information

St. Andre's Parish is a former parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, located on Bacon and Sullivan Streets in Biddeford, Maine, USA. The parish was founded in 1860 to serve the city's large French-Canadian and French-American communities. On July 1, 2008, St. Andres was merged into the newly formed Good Shepherd Parish. The parish complex of four buildings, including the church, rectory, convent and school, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015, at which time most of it stood vacant. ()

Built: 1897 (127 years ago)Coordinates: 43°29'25"N, 70°27'1"W

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Biddeford United States

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Day trips

St. Andre's Parish – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saco Museum, City Theater, Saint Joseph's Church, Dyer Library.

0.9 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Saco Museum, Saco
23 min walk • The J.G. Deering House also known as the Dyer Library/Saco Museum is an historic house at 371 Main Street in Saco, Maine. Completed in 1870, it is a fine local example of Italianate style.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
City Theater, Biddeford
10 min walk • Biddeford City Theater is a restored Victorian opera house at 205 Main Street in Biddeford, Maine, United States.
0.6 miNW
Church
Saint Joseph's Church, Biddeford
15 min walk • Saint Joseph's Church is one of the 5 churches of Good Shepherd Parish located at 178 Elm Street in Biddeford, Maine, and is the tallest building in Maine.
0.9 miNE
Library
Dyer Library, Saco
24 min walk • Dyer Library is the public library serving Saco, Maine. Funded by a bequest from Olive Dyer, the first home of the Dyer Library opened in 1881 in the basement of Saco City Hall. The library is now located in the J.G. Deering House.
0.5 miNW
Library
McArthur Public Library, Biddeford
13 min walk • McArthur Public Library is a public library in Biddeford, Maine. It opened in October 1863 as a department within Biddeford City Hall, and has been in its current location since 1902.
0.7 miN
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Saco City Hall, Saco
17 min walk • Saco City Hall is located at 300 Main Street in downtown Saco, Maine. It is a transitional Greek Revival-Italianate brick building, designed by Thomas Hill and built in 1855. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
1 miN
Greek Revival architecture
Thacher-Goodale House, Saco
27 min walk • The Thacher-Goodale House is a historic house at 121 North Street in Saco, Maine. Built in 1827, it is a sophisticated early expression of Greek Revival architecture, retaining significant Federal period details.
~1700 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Biddeford Main Street Historic District, Biddeford
9 min walk • Biddeford Main Street Historic District is an historic district in downtown Biddeford, Maine, USA. It encompasses the heart of the city's civic and commercial business district, extending along Main and Water Streets between Pike and Elm Streets, extending for short distances along several side streets.
~1780 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Biddeford–Saco Mills Historic District, Biddeford
9 min walk • The Biddeford–Saco Mills Historic District encompasses the historic mill complex that flanks both sides of the Saco River in Biddeford and Saco, Maine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Andre's Parish?

Nearby attractions include Biddeford Main Street Historic District, Biddeford (9 min walk), Biddeford–Saco Mills Historic District, Biddeford (9 min walk), City Theater, Biddeford (10 min walk), McArthur Public Library, Biddeford (13 min walk).

How to get to St. Andre's Parish by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Andre's Parish:

Bus

Alfred & Main • Lines: Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Sa (6 min walk)
Saco Train Station • Lines: Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Sa (10 min walk)

Train

Saco (11 min walk)