The house was built between 1901 and 1902 for Max Zweininger, the owner of a famous hat manufactory in Bromberg,[1] located on the square.

In 1910–1911, Max Zweininger had his own department store built by Fritz Weidner, one of the leading architects in Bydgoszcz.

[3] During interwar period a confectionery shop took the place of the composition of a cigars maker workshop.

In 1940, a ground floor arcade has been added, designed by Jan Kossowski,[4] who also built the Monument on Freedom Square.

The building has a rich ornamental decoration facade and is a symbolic example of the Art Nouveau style in the city.