It operated until 1932 when it became overwhelmed by an economic disaster caused by the Great Depression and the bypassing of downtown Orangeville by an important route.

The building is cast in the Commercial style and features Classical Revival detailing, common for banks of the time period.

The People's State Bank is located in the 800 person village of Orangeville, about two miles (3 km) from the Illinois–Wisconsin border in Stephenson County, Illinois.

An organization called A Community Together bought the bank from the radio business and in turn sold it to John and Caryl Buford in October 2003.

The simple design exhibits several Classical Revival influences, among them: its masonry construction, giving it a sturdy appearance, its symmetry, the brick divides on the wall which resemble pilasters, and the semi circular fanlights on the above the east and west facade windows.

The main entrance, a large wooden, glass paneled door, is recessed and central on the symmetrical south (front) facade of the building.

[2] For its architectural significance the People's State Bank building was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on August 20, 2004.