From 1927 until 1973, the home was operated by an international association of hotel workers as a recuperative care facility for its members from throughout the United States.  The International Geneva Association was founded in 1877 in Geneva, Switzerland and spread to the United States during the early 20th century.  Additions, in 1941, to the wood frame Craftsman style building reflected the need for more space and the evolution in health care practices, while retaining the overall residential appearance of the property.