1909-1919

In response to the Uhlich building on North Burling becoming overpopulated and rundown, in 1918, St. Pauls members Mr. and Mrs. Carl Buehler donate 10 city blocks near 3700 North California Avenue to establish a facility for senior citizens and a new Uhlich Orphan’s Asylum.

1912

President Theodore Roosevelt signs the US Children’s Bureau into law. The US Children’s Bureau is created, which paves the way for modern day foster care.

1918

In response to the Uhlich building on North Burling becoming overpopulated and rundown, in 1918, St. Pauls members Mr. and Mrs. Carl Buehler donate 10 city blocks near 3700 North California Avenue to establish a facility for senior citizens and a new Uhlich Orphan Asylum.