Abraham Slimmer built the house, so the story goes, went back east with the intention of bringing home a bride. His chosen one did not fancy living out west. So he eventually donated his home to the Sisters of Mercy of Detroit to be used as a hospital. Here additions have already been made, including the 3rd floor in the center. It, along with other changes, was added in 1914. It was in that room that the photos of all Dr. Rohlf's medical friends were taken during his annual free clinic. When the hospital was replaced in 1964 it retained its address of 312 9th St. even though the front entry then faced 2nd Ave. SW Today, known as the Waverly Health Center it still uses the original address on 9th St. Accession No. 89F0032.
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Abraham Slimmer built the house, so the story goes, went back east with the intention of bringing home a bride. His chosen one did not fancy living out west. So he eventually donated his home to the Sisters of Mercy of Detroit to be used as a hospital. Here additions have already been made, including the 3rd floor in the center. It, along with other changes, was added in 1914. It was in that room that the photos of all Dr. Rohlf's medical friends were taken during his annual free clinic. When the hospital was replaced in 1964 it retained its address of 312 9th St. even though the front entry then faced 2nd Ave. SW Today, known as the Waverly Health Center it still uses the original address on 9th St. Accession No. 89F0032.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx