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. When it was replace in 1964 it retained its address of 312 9th St. even though the front entry faced 2nd Ave. 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. When it was replace in 1964 it retained its address of 312 9th St. even though the front entry faced 2nd Ave. 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