The two-story building was constructed as early as 1887, and held numerous commercial and residential uses.

[3] The bar that operated in the building was a typical dive bar that drew a diverse crowd of people, including from nearby apartments, hotels, courthouses, and office buildings.

The bar owner successfully resisted the eviction attempts at the time, though properties around it were demolished or developed, leaving the historic building standing alone.

The bar owner decided to close due to low foot traffic during the pandemic, a rough cycle of closings and reopenings, and the tight space not ideal during COVID operating restrictions.

The public reacted critically on social media, expressing that surface parking is already overabundant, and that historic building losses are already substantial downtown.