Because the subject matter was so personal, the work of several prominent mid-twentieth century poets has been termed "confessional" poetry.

Back in the mid-twentieth century, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross identified the five stages of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - and they stuck.

The rest of the structure and the original brick facades went over a careful restoration due to the building's architectural value as a fine example of mid-twentieth century modern architecture.