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Over time, the home grew in size. The rear was enlarged several times and within few years, the building added on an infirmary. By 1908, the house had changed its name to The Home for Aged Men and Couples, allowing women to live there as well. The name of the home was later changed to "Steere House." In 1993, the property was bought by the Rhode Island Indian Council. They renamed the building "Algonquin house," Algonquin being the language of native Americans in the east. In 1995, renovations on the property began and they are still under way. The building is home to not only the Indian council, but a long list of non profit organizations, a photography studio, a lawyer's office, and a café.

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