It is significant for its association with the Progressive Movement reforms implemented by the city in the early 20th century.

[2] Previous to the construction of this facility in 1916 the city council, mayor, municipal offices, fire department and the police department, including the city jail and police court, were all housed in separate buildings.

The two-story, brick, Neoclassical style building was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Liebbe, Nourse & Rasmussen.

[1] It was included as a contributing property in the Ames Main Street Historic District in 2018.

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