In an effort to create a village setting where residents, patients, and caregivers all lived and worked, in 1887 this unique Colonial Revival residence was built to house Soldiers Home doctors.  

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Over the years, this building has housed various officers, and hospital staff.  From September 1990 to early 2000, a state licensed child care center operated here.

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In 2005, the City of Milwaukee Housing Authority partnered with the Hope House and the Milwaukee VA to repair the exterior and transform the interior into a home facility focusing on veterans who are homeless or in transition. It is now a group home with 13 separate bedrooms to provide rehabilitation services for homeless residents with priority placement for veterans.