Black plaque № 46805

House of the Loving Heart. Erected in 1927-28, this colonial revival mansion was built in memory of local resident Rebecca Wells Milliken, by her philanthropist daughter. Mary Louise Milliken and husband Samuel Canning Childs also built hospitals and churches throughout the U.S. and abroad. Official

ly opened in April 1928 in an elaborate two-day celebration. (Reverse) Milliken Memorial Community House is thought to be first privately donated community house in America built for that purpose. In

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