It is a four-story masonry structure, with a flat roof, exterior of brick with granite trim, and is the commercial district's tallest building.

The storefronts are framed by square granite posts at the outer building corners, and by round granite columns that separate them from the main entrance, with recessed store entrances flanked by glass display windows.

Fourth story windows are also set in segmented-arch openings, but are topped by keystoned granite caps.

[2] The block was built in 1902 for Dr. William B. Mayo, a prominent local politician and businessman.

It was one of a series of real estate developments by Dr. Mayo, who served the community as a physician for 50 years.