Pueblo Orphanages: Transformation Main MenuPUEBLO ORPHANAGESPURPOSENEED FOR ORPHANAGESHISTORY OF PUEBLO ORPHANAGESBACKGROUND HISTORYARCHITECTURETransformations of ArchitectureTHEIR STORIESStories of transformation of the peoplePHOTO GALLERY{Photos of Sacred Heart, McClleland, and Lincoln Home OrphanagesEXTERNAL LINKS/RESOURCESKatelyn Olds, Angelique Urenda, Amanda Arszman, Lisa Butler, Chanel Jamesf7b768c49f57a86b3626ea10bcee0a7e9e996241
Sacred Heart Building
12018-04-24T15:39:13-07:00Angelique84f19c42f68ef12327e8a0bfdc3332a36ff4bc6d289311Current picture of Sacred Heart Building in 2018plain2018-04-24T15:39:13-07:00Angelique84f19c42f68ef12327e8a0bfdc3332a36ff4bc6d
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1media/Screen Shot 2018-03-06 at 1.36.20 PM.pngmedia/Screen Shot 2018-03-06 at 1.36.53 PM.png2018-03-06T20:56:57-08:00Sacred Heart39image_header2018-04-30T03:22:52-07:002316 Sprague Street This complex was built in 1903 by the Sisters of the Order of St. Francis, nuns who dedicated their lives to charitable work. When completed, this was one of the largest and most important orphanages in the West. Construction was partly funded by John J. Lambert, owner of the Pueblo Chieftain. Lambert willed his entire fortune to the orphanages when he died in 1916.
In 1953 the name was changed Sacred Heart Home, and the mission changed to the treatment of emotionally disturbed children. In 1988, the Pueblo Housing Authority acquired the complex and converted it into 52 family apartments. At the present and the housing facility is 100% occupied. The red brick structure shows elements of many styles, but is Victoria Italianate in basic outline. The building's subtle ornamentation and simplicity of form make its appearance less severe than other Victorian designs. The majestic tower at the center of the facade helps to make this structure a prominent landmark.
