The building's 1894 façade is reminiscent of McKim, Mead and White's 1901 gates at Harvard Yard. In 1905, Harvard Hall, the Grill Room, a new library, a billiard room, and two floors of guest rooms were added.
Similar in style to McKim, Mead and White's 1901 gates at Harvard Yard, the building's 1894 façade was enhanced by additions made in 1905. These included Harvard Hall, the Grill Room, a new library, a billiard room, and two floors of guest rooms.