The door leads to stairs up to the second floor. Designed by architect Francis Drischler, who also designed a service station, since demolished, on Mt. Vernon Avenue. The building was the center of civic and social life for the community of Potomac. After annexation, the fire department housed the first rescue squad in Alexandria, begun in 1931. Three front steps to door are curved and made of stone.
First story extends slightly to west under a shed roof.
Rectangular building with long axis along street. A faceted two story window bay projects from the front facing gable of this L-shaped house. Glass-paned front door with transom. One of earliest houses in Potomac. Ornate wooden balustrade.