The main entry on the eastern facade consists of seven wide granite steps which lead to polished brass double glass doors.

The southeast tower has wrought iron balustrades that round the corner, covering large French doors with white lintel and has a flag pole at the top.

[2] The second, smaller structure has similar features to the main building, and was specifically designed to accommodate women visiting downtown Bakersfield.

[2] The cultural norms of the era made it difficult for women to find public restrooms, and it was not appropriate to enter local buildings to use facilities.

The publisher at the time, Alfred Harrell, was an esteemed member of the community and from his tenure starting in 1897 to his death in 1946, built the newspaper's reputation as an institution committed to civic responsibility.