[1] The building is located on State Street, in the historical center of Santa Barbara, California.

The first adobe building on the site was constructed by Augustin Jansens, a Belgian native, and his wife, Maria Antonia Pico.

After World War II, the building hosted the Copper Coffee Pot restaurant established in memory of a doctor, John Manning, and managed by his wife.

[2] The Janssens–Orella–Birk Building is a two-floor structures which is L-shaped and has both flat roof and tile parts.

[2] The northeastern (facing State Street) facade features a balcony and is open as a central patio.