It was built in 1866, and is a two-story, Italianate style brick building.

It features round-arched windows and doors, and a high bracketed cornice with its broad overhanging roof.

It is the oldest Missouri library in continuous use.

[2]: 3–4  It was originally constructed and used by the now defunct, Lewis College, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

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