The hotel with 14 rooms occupied to upper floor, while kafanas and shops, with a garden and a backyard, were located on the ground level.

[3][4][5][6] During the construction, asked what is this big thing he is building, Pašona (originally a Cincar from Macedonia) replied in his southern accent Šta zidam?

Cvetković undertook most roles himself, acting as a screenwriter, director, scenic designer, composer, conférencier and actor.

Many Serbian actors had guest appearances, including Žanka Stokić, which here originated her comedic character of 'Pela the Washerwoman'.

This concept was taken after World War II by the "Joyful evening" (Veselo veče), one of the most popular radio shows in Serbia.

[5] The "Ruska Lira" kafana, renamed "Zora" after World War II, was located in the building, on the Makedonska Street side.

[10] In it, the pilots of the 6th Fighter Aviation Regiment, which defended the capital Belgrade, waited for the orders in the wake of the German attack in 1941.

A little after the midnight on 6 April 1941 they were summoned and were transported to the airport in Tošin Bunar by the taxis which also waited all day in front of the building.