This building was saved from demolition in 1941 by the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore. The stairs for both floors are very narrow and winding, especially those leading to the top floor. At some point after Poe's residence, the back of the building was extended by about 4 feet. This extension remains, although the original size can be seen in the changing floorboards. All interior walls and ceilings are horse-hair plaster, probably whitewashed during Poe's day.
All rooms have uneven wooden plank flooring, two covered with carpeting.
All doors, mantels, baseboards and related trim work are wood. The fireplaces in the parlor and bedroom share the same chimney. All fireplaces are lined with brick and have brick hearths. The primary item on display is the house itself. Some furniture of the period, although not Poe's, is also exhibited, primarily on the top floor.