It is part of the Central Park area, which includes: Ottumwa Public Library, Wapello County Courthouse and St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church.

[1] The Renaissance Revival style building was designed by United States Treasury Department architects under the direction of James Knox Taylor.

In addition to be a fine example of the Renaissance Revival style in Iowa, this is one of the few buildings in Ottumwa clad in stone.

[4] The first floor features a limestone facing tooled in horizontal striations and arched windows.

Decorative features include stone dentils, paneling, medallions, and Iconic pilasters.