Built in 1925 for a lodge founded in 1914, it is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in the region, and has been a major site of social events in the community since.

A large addition lacks architectural notice, but is sited to minimize intrusion on the appearance of the original building.

The interior of the building houses social and meeting spaces, built to dimensions specified by the national Elks organization at the time of its construction.

[2] Willimantic's Elks lodge was established in 1914, and quickly became a major civic and business social center in the community.

Its membership included a cross-section of the community's business leadership and was ethnically diverse, although only white men were originally allowed as members.