[3] The building was completed in August 1923[2] It was used for municipal business, as well as social and recreational uses, such as banquets, plays, basketball games, and education.

[4] The Memorial Building is a two-story Neoclassical structure built of concrete in a pentagonal shape.

The heavy bronze door entrances are approached with wide granite steps and are flanked by Ionic columns.

[4] Inside the building are municipal offices (including a court room and council chambers), community facilities, a 1,500-seat auditorium,[3] a pool and gymnasium.

[3] A mural by artist Carl Frezell depicting local iron mines[3] was funded by the Works Progress Administration.