It was used as offices by government officials, attorneys, petroleum companies, and land developers.

[2] It has the characteristics employed by Louis Sullivan, such as elaborate projecting cornices, ornate two-story base and linteled windows with vertical bands.

[2] The building was converted into affordable apartments designed for senior living.

Funding for the conversion was provided through the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program.

[3] Media related to Surety Building (Muskogee, Oklahoma) at Wikimedia Commons