Looking at this facade it is hard to believe that it was built as an iron foundry. In 1870 William S. Lawrence and Dr. L.C. Chapin hired local architect L.D. Grosvenor to build this factory along Arcadia Creek. Bush and Patterson were the general contractors.

The factory was an example of the Second Empire style. Second Empire was popular for public buildings. In fact, in 1897 this nearly became City Hall. It did become a religious mission, a skating rink, an interurban station, and Vermeulen's Furniture Store. It was restored as part of the Arcadia Common's project and now houses offices for National City Bank.