This Old (Madison) House Speaks

In 1916, using personification, a very different type of progress report was prepared to describe the growth and changes experienced by Madison House over its first 18 years. Titled “The Old House Speaks” that document is displayed below.

Source: Courtesy of Mrs. Jeanne Talpers, daughter of Philip Schiff who attended Madison as a youngster and eventually grew to be appointed the Headworker in 1934.