 On August 31, 1990, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.In 2007, Polk Community College began a $3.6 million renovation of the historic structure, converting it into a modern academic center.When complete in 2009 the building will be outfitted with a 50-seat Student Success Center, one 30-seat computer classroom, four 30-seat general classrooms and a 30-seat classroom/community room, which could be used as a meeting room for local civic groups.