It is a wood-frame building upon a brick and concrete foundation. It is basically rectangular but has two protruding bays. It has a low hipped tin roof and bracketed eaves.[2]
It was built in 1874 for W.W. Durham and his bride, Minnie Van Ness Durham.[2] It is the only surviving building associated with W. W. Durham.[2]
Electricity came in 1904. A garage was added to the property in 1910.[2]