Now owned by the city, it is used as an art gallery and cultural event center.

The two story building is a sophisticated expression of Greek Revival architecture, with corner pilasters, and a front entry portico with fluted Doric columns and a gabled pediment.

The design of the cupola is based on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates at the Acropolis of Athens.

Both of these families included prominent businessmen, active in railroads and banking.

After serving for a time as school administrative offices, it now operates the house as a cultural center for the display of local art on Saturdays, which are sponsored by the Beebe Estate Association.