[2] The Carroll Building was a real estate investment of income derived from manufacturing and retailing, an important factor in the development of Downtown Norwich.

This intersection also takes place at different grades and required the design of the building to be specially adapted to its unique location.

"[6] This resulted in the landowners being forced to make improvements to the visual appearance of the (then vacant) building or face fines.

Though not included in the National Register of Historic Places listing, 16 Main Street was the former site was a Dunkin Donuts shop that has become vacant.

They also concluded that despite an unusual floorplan, the building would have significant interest for residential units and that the former Dunkin Donuts location could provide 15 parking spaces.

Earle's design shows influence of H. H. Richardson, but it is the successful execution and adaptation of the building to the principal intersection of the two streets which is also important.

[2] The building is also situated in a prominent position when viewed from Washington Square and is a notable aspect of the downtown landscape.