The front stepped gables of this narrow three-and-a-half story brick building derive from German heritage and was a popular feature in late 19th century Noblesville.  The elaborately detailed cast-iron columns and the varied arched and rectangular window openings are original to the building.  Old photographs show that a covered porch to the street used to exist.  Only two of the original six chimneys rise from the roofline of this hotel building.

Built in 1884, J. Frank Becker opened a bakery, restaurant, and boarding house in the building.  In 1905, John Dietrich opened the Grand Hotel in the building, advertising the hotel as having a "fireplace in every room."