Built in 1923 to house a bank, the building became the city hall in 1939, and it has remained Astoria's seat of government for more than 75 years.

[3][13] Along with restoration of the building's entrance and open lobby, the work included the addition of fire sprinklers and other safety and lighting improvements.

[1] Windows along that portion of the building's east side, formerly used for a staff lounge, were made part of the council room.

[11] The old bank vaults are still in place, their locks disabled, and the 2011 remodeling included refitting one of them as an office and copy room.

It had adorned that space during the building's years as a bank[11] and remained until 1949, but had hung in the music room of the Flavel museum since then.