Built in 1913, it is a fine local example of Classical Revival architecture, and a symbol of the town's long military history.

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

It is a two-story Classical Revival brick building, whose front facade is dominated by a Classical portico with four columns extending the full height of the building.

[2] Wakefield's military history dates to the 17th century, when it was part of Reading.

Its first militia company was raised in 1644, and had a continuous history extending to 1840.