In 1907 Billy Sunday held revival services in a 3000-seat tabernacle here, which was then dismantled and reconstructed at Chautauqua Park (used until 1931). Billy Sunday was born in Ames, Iowa, and after 8 years as a professional baseball player, became an evangelist in 1896. Very popular until his death in 1935, he is said to have reached millions with his message.

In 1910 William Louden's eldest son built this Colonial-Revival "four-square" house.

Bruce served as the third president of the Louden Machinery Company from 1940 until his death in 1951.

His tenure saw the production of vast quantities of overhead handling equipment, including cranes and monorail track, which supplied American industry during World War II.

Of note was the use of Louden equipment in the B-29 aircraft and atomic bomb factories.