It was designed in Classical Revival style by architect C.C.

The old building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

The former school is a two-story building with a full-height, pedimented portico supported by four Doric columns and two brick pilasters.

Vocational training including industrial arts and business classes continued in the old building for many years.

[4] In 2017, it became home to the Candler County Historical Society Museum.