 Building preparations began in 1904, and while the building was originally meant to be completed in 1906, a series of lockouts delayed the completion of the building.The building was in fact still not completed in 1907 when classes began to take place, and it was not until 1 February 1908 that it could be inaugurated.The building is distinct in style from other school buildings of the time which featured predominantly red brickwork (like that found in the building of Södra Latin).