the kuntz-remmler company building was built in two stages with the first two floors completed in 1902. architect william j. brinkman later designed a four-story 30 x 150 addition in 1908 at a cost of 50,000. the sullivanesque style two-part glazed spandrel panel was salvaged from the upper stories when they were demolished in the 1970's. the building's first story survived demolition with the original terra cotta ornament still intact and fully exposed. the kuntz-remmler building housed a commercial catering company with a restaurants, lounges, and a barbershop located on the ground floor of the building, which was rebuilt after a fire in july of 1902. the white glazed brick and terra cotta was used to suggest cleanliness and sanitary kitchens. the terta cotta was executed by northwestern terra cotta company.