[4] The building features Art Deco detailing, and is a steel-frame structure faced with limestone.

When constructed, the building housed editorial and business offices for the paper as well as printing facilities and rental space.

[5] The building is adorned with bas-relief figures, sculpted by Ulysses A. Ricci, symbolizing commerce and communication.

[9] In 1989, the newspaper moved its offices to the building Albert Kahn designed for The Detroit News at 615 West Lafayette.

In February 2014, both newspapers announced their intent to move to another facility which would be more suited to their current needs.