After Laura Evans' death in 1953, her family tried to give the building away to church and civic organizations, but no one wanted it because of the structure's past reputation. Salida's Mon-Ark Shrine Club finally accepted the building and property, excluding a wooden garage. When Lucille Sneddon died in 1992 the Shriners received the shed, which has since been torn down. Occasionally, when a Shriner dies, the organization gets a call to redeem a note. The building has been substantially altered.
Stucco covers the original brick facade and several windows have been eliminated.
The second floor is largely still decorated as it was when Laura Evans still walked the halls. The restaurant was open around the clock for many years. The building's most interesting feature is the the caricatures on the inside wall. This brick two story commercial structure features parallel stone string courses near the cornice, and three segmental arch openings highlighted by brick window hoods and cut stone sills. The original storefront has been altered, although the transom area and recessed entrances are still visible.