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The Academy

400 East Evergreen Blvd, Suite 213, Vancouver, WA 98661
+1 360 694-3271
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Ranked #19 of 30 attractions in Vancouver
Traveller Description: The Academy was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River when it was built in 1871 by Mother Joseph of the Sisters of Providence... more »
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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

The wedding chapel is upstairs so if stairs are a problem you may have mobility issues. The charm of this place is the architecture and the way they have preserved the original feel of the school.

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Vancouver, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

The best part of the Academy is Windsor Weddings at the Academy. Manager Vicki Greenleaf will make sure your wedding is beautiful and memorable. The chapel is beautiful and acoustics beyond compare. Photos come out fabulous with the interior design. Be sure to listen for the big bells ring after the nuptials...you can't hear them from inside but you can... More

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Vancouver, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Very cool old historic building... nice landscape, Not much to do there though...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2008

Great place for a wedding ceremony. We have photographs from a few weddings at the academy on our website at [-]

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