Located on the northeast corner of Park and Lawrence, the Bonneville was apparently built circa 1894 as The West Hotel. The building was extensively remodeled 1907-08 in the Mission Revival Style. A third story was added at that time.

Colorful mosaic tiles decorated the floor of the small Park Ave. entryway, and several light wells brightened the building's interior. There was no elevator; a wide central stairwell served the two top floors. A flight of back stairs led down to the parking lot on the east side. Coal for the large furnace in the basement was delivered via a chute on the Lawrence St. (south) side of the building.

This memorable view was taken from the City-County (old Federal) Building by Jeff Sherlock.