Established in 1920 by Joseph Schonthal in a home he had purchased and renovated, the Jewish Infants Home housed 28 young children by 1922. Both orphans and children whose parents were not able to care for them were welcomed. The Home took in infants from 7 Ohio cities all of whom helped to fund the operation.

Joseph Schonthal gifted this building to the Columbus Jewish community for philanthropic purposes. When the Infants Home closed, the Columbus Coordinating Committee for refugee services converted it into the 571 Shop. Coordinated by Reva Gordon, the committee was made up of members of many of Columbus’ Jewish women’s groups. The 571 was a combination craft shop and bakery which aided the New American immigrants as well as the indigent. It provided training and employment.  Americanization classes were held there in the early 1950’s.

The property was sold in 1953. It remains standing and occupied.