St. Andrew Home for the Aged
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Monsignor Francis Rusch saw a need to build a home for the elderly in Niles, IL, as early as 1939. In 1952, St. Andrew Home was dedicated, providing each resident a private room. The facility had 10 guest parlors, a candy shop, ice cream fountain, beauty salon, and a chapel. That year, 109 residents were admitted. Between 1977 and 1978, 212 residents were served. In 1980, the home was converted into a compound for retired citizens. The home became St. Andrew's Life Center under the auspices of Catholic Charities in 2000.
Monsignor Francis Rusch saw a need to build a home for the elderly in Niles, IL, as early as 1939. In 1952, St. Andrew Home was dedicated, providing each resident a private room. The facility had 10 guest parlors, a candy shop, ice cream fountain, beauty salon, and a chapel. That year, 109 residents were admitted. Between 1977 and 1978, 212 residents were served. In 1980, the home was converted into a compound for retired citizens. The home became St. Andrew's Life Center under the auspices of Catholic Charities in 2000.
Residents of St. Andrew Home for the Aged in the facility’s beauty shop. The home offered 10 guest parlors, a candy shop, ice cream fountain, and chapel.
Monsignor Francis Rusch, the initiator of St. Andrew Home for the Aged, turns the spade at the groundbreaking for the home on a 10-acre site in Niles, Illinois. The home was officially dedicated in 1952.
A family tours St. Andrew Home for the Aged during an open house in 1962 and watches Sister Mary Ambrosine Broda demonstrate equipment.
Superior General MM Simplicita Nehring visiting with residents of St. Andrew Home for the Aged in the 1950s.
St. Andrew Home for the Aged featured a barbershop for men residing there. The home also had a beauty salon for women.
Felician Sister Mary Antionette Witrod attends to residents in the dining room of St. Andrew Home for the Aged.
Sister Mary Dubeda, a licensed practical nurse, sitting with residents of St. Andrew Home for the Aged in 1972.
St. Andrew Home for the Aged entrance in the 1930s.
Felician Sisters serve residents on the lawn at St. Andrew Home for the Aged.
Residents of St. Andrew Home for the Aged appear to be having a cookout.
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Date1952 - 1999
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TypePhoto Group
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Content TopicMother of Good Counsel Province - Chicago