He was joined by his brother, the practice grew, and he began specializing in the non-surgical treatment of "rectal disorders."

[2] In 1929, Burleson's estate demolished the former Wellington Flats and hired contractor Owen-Ames-Kimball, and their in-house architect, Benjamin W. Hertel, to construct a new single-story commercial building at the site.

The building mixes Classical Revival and Art Deco design elements.

Multiple storefronts line both facades, separated by terra cotta piers decorated with urns, crests, and acanthus leaf designs.

At the top of each pier is a distinctive multi colored terracotta peacock.