The architectural firm of Harry E. Boyle and Co. designed the building in the Classical Revival style.

The city hall's entrance is covered by a portico extending from the roof; the portico is supported by four large brick columns spanning the height of the building.

The building continues to house Harrisburg's city government; it also includes several local history displays for visitors to the city.

[2] The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1998.

This article about a property in Saline County, Illinois on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub.