 The site holds some of the oldest structures in the area, and Bishop Baraga wrote some of his best-known works, including a book on Chippewa grammar and a Chippewa dictionary, while staying in Assinins.The site at Assinins originally consisted of multiple buildings, including over 15 log cabins, spread over approximately .It currently consists of a school building (now used as a warehouse) and several orphanage buildings.