When built, it was a two-story brick structure, with a five-bay front facade, of which the center three bays were recessed.

The recessed area was covered by a roof, which sheltered entrances into the projecting outer bays.

[2] In the 30-foot (9.1 m) lobby hangs a giant stained glass dome depicting the New Hampshire State Seal.

[3] The building was erected in 1803 for the New Hampshire Bank after a house which was serving as its office burned in the great fire of 1802.

[4] The building was occupied by banks until 1977, when it was sold to a real estate agent, who adapted one side for his agency, and leased the other to a mortgage broker.