Located on the northeast corner of Park and Lawrence, the Bonneville was the final result of the gradual expansion and remodeling of 1880s commecial buildings. It opened as the two-story West Hotel circa 1894. The building was extensively remodeled in 1907-08 in the Mission Revival Style. A third story was added at that time, and it became the Bonneville Apartments.

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.