The building was constructed in 1884 and was designed by prolific school architect David Riebel.

The building retains its historic details and character, and only has a single-story addition to its side and rear.

The building caught fire in 1878 and was repaired, though the facility purchased a new space on Alum Creek Drive in 1882 and moved there in the following year.

The building was one of a few, including Avondale Elementary, designed by Riebel before he became the lead architect for Columbus City Schools.

[3] In 2020, the Columbus Board of Education approved the sale of the building, allowing its use for charter schools, and then potentially for auction.