The original two-story building was constructed in 1902 by Nels Roney as a dry goods store owned by former Eugene mayor J. H. McClung.

In 1902 he built the two-story McClung Building at Eighth and Willamette, operating a dry goods store under the name, Cockerline and Fraley.

The building featured elements of what came to be known as Chicago commercial style, with large display windows and reduced ornamentation.

[1][2] George H. McMorran and Carl G. Washburne became business partners, opening a dry goods store in 1909.

Restaurant and retail businesses occupy the ground floor of the building, and the three upper stories have been converted to apartments.