The structure was designed in the Renaissance Revival style by J. N. Preston & Son.

[4]: 44  It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976,[1] and partially restored in 1999.

[2]: 39 It is a three-story building occupying its own block, with each side having an entrance pavilion including a portico of cut-stone columns with carved bases and capitals, and with each corner also having a projecting pavilion.

That detailing, consisting of galvanized iron and spun zinc, included the roof covered by tin stamped to resemble slate, balustrades around each of the four porticos, and cornices and shell ornaments and window pediments.

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