It was one of many buildings constructed in Fremantle during the gold boom period in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

The building is separated into eight sections by pilasters on the façade giving an ashlar effect.

There is a roof parapet over the moulded cornice with low balastruding and two pediments.

[3] Burwell's plans were completed in February 1903 and tenders were called for during that month asking for the erection of a building with eight shops, warehouses, and residences.

[3] The University of Notre Dame currently have offices in the building with the remainder leased by various small businesses.