[1] The building's exterior is a six-story brick facade with large windows on all sides and minimal ornamentation.

[1] At the time of its construction, it was the largest automobile dealership and distribution center in St.

[1] As a result of its size, the organizers of the St. Louis Auto Show negotiated to rent the building for their annual show, which since 1907 had been held outdoors at Forest Park Highlands.

[1] By 1927, the company had expanded such that its used car dealership moved to an adjacent building and the company was operating a dozen dealerships in the area, but the building remained the corporations regional headquarters through 1932.

[1] In 1999, the building was nominated and accepted to the National Register of Historic Places, and it underwent renovations by SJI Companies.