It was built in 1922 of tan brick having ornamental stone and terra cotta features in the Renaissance Revival style.

The 80 room hotel includes a large auditorium, lobby, restaurant space, kitchen, bar and laundry facilities.

In 1982 the building had been vacant for some years and the interior had suffered significant damage, yet the exterior and structure remained intact and in good condition.

[5] Construction of the Ohio Turnpike and Interstate 90 coupled with motels built in the suburbs led decline for the Antlers Hotel and it was vacant from mid-1974 to 1986 when it was restored.

[3] The hotel was boarded up from 1974 to 1985 when the city guaranteed about US$672,500 (equivalent to $1,966,105 in 2024) of low interest federal loans so Jon R. Veard could purchase and restore the building.