The historic Wegs building is a beautiful example of late 19th century American vernacular commercial architecture using two-part commercial block organization. It's first floor stair side entrance organizes the facade into an asymmetrical configuration on the first floor and a symmetrical configuration on the second floor.

The Merchants Hotel project is comprised of a variety of existing and new buildings, typologies, architectural periods of significance, and architectural styles. 

The old Fennel Wagon/Auto building has a wealth of history and economic activity embedded within its walls. The brick structure of the Fennel building is mostly intact but has undergone a variety of patchwork alternations over time.