Although named a historic site a century after its construction, the building was mostly destroyed after extensive neglect caused restoration to become prohibitively expensive.

His design for the Presbyterians in Walnut Hills resembled some of the others, with a large corner tower, a prominent steeple with spire, walls faced with ashlar, and a general Gothic Revival appearance.

[6] Two and a half stories tall, it was constructed with an irregular floor plan, while the exterior walls rose to a large gable near the bell tower on the corner.

[3]: 5  Remaining in place next to the tower is an entrance,[5] which prior to demolition sat in front of the church's four-bay southern side.

[1] Its historic site status could not prevent its demolition: National Register designation places no restrictions on private owners' right to modify or destroy their properties,[7] and neither the city of Cincinnati nor Hamilton County had given the church any legal protections.