Designed by architect Walter E. Kelly, the historic City Hall building was constructed at a cost of $32,000 by Joseph H. Anderson in 1938, with the aid of a $13,800 grant by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The building and was the last project approved by the WPA in Oregon.

The Milwaukie fire department occupied the south side of the ground floor and the entire north side of the building was occupied by the library.

The mayor’s office and council chambers were located on the second floor, as will be a large community center hall.

In 2021, Henry Point Development was selected to purchase and redevelop the building to accomodate two local and popular tenants: pFriem Brewing and Keeper Coffee.

The project is underway with anticipated completion in April of 2025.