There are two inset chimneys, dormers are absent. There is a two storey, three sided bay at the front and another to the side with a pedimented gable above. The large paned windows are two over two double hung with an entabliture above. A decorative design of wood is found above a stair window on the west side. The main entrance is in an enclosed porch with windows to the sides.
Side lights made of small, square panes run the length of the door.
A small open veranda is found to the back of one side. The above ground foundation is of brick. Eakins, a merchant, was acting as a trustee for John Ryerson, also a merchant. Cook and Long was an operation of stevedores who had their business at 193 Water Street. Situated near the intersection of three streets, the east side overlooks the school yard, the museum neighbours to the west.