It was built in 1897 when the pensioner guard cottage occupying the site was demolished and a hall was constructed for the Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity.

On 13 January 1900 a farewell social was held here for Henry (Harry) Wilberforce Clarkson, who was sailing to South Africa and the Boer War on 3 February with the second contingent of the Western Australian Mounted Infantry.

"[7][8] On 24 February 1908 John Forrest, Minister for Works, was the honoured guest at a banquet hosted by the Mayor at the Oddfellows Hall and spoke about "Federal politics and why he retired from office".

[10] A drop scene, some side screens and furniture, no longer required by the new owner, were purchased by the local Mechanics' Institute for use in their premises (now the Toodyay Public Library).

[13] In 1916, during the First World War, a huge pumpkin, christened "Big Ben", was displayed in the window of the Toodyay store to raise money for the Sandbag League.

In February 1922 Alfred James organised a display of Western Australian made items in his shop window, promoting the purchase of "Westralian" products.

[16] On 10 March 1939 a "closing down" sale on the site was promoted,[17] and two weeks later a bankrupt James' assets were advertised for tender in The West Australian newspaper.

[25] On 1 December 1969 Maureen and Fred McKittrick took over the Toodyay General Store in the Jager building, running a supermarket, newsagency and Golden Fleece fuel agency from the site.

[37] Improvements continued to be made and, now trading as Supa-Value Toodyay, the premises saw the installation of new 8-metre upright freezers, a new veggie fresh area, and a new deli.

[38] In March 2011 the supermarket, trading as Toodyay IGA, moved away from the site to newly constructed premises on Charcoal Lane.

It is a double height brick building with parapet emblazoned with "Jager Stores Merchant and Importers" in a classical style.

The original façade has been obscured by a later extension of red brick and corrugated iron and a boxed style front verandah with metal posts and filligree brackets.