Originally built around 1836, Adam Fralick purchased the land to establish a resting place for travellers coming up to Upper Canada from New York state. The building is now a museum, and is prominent in Niagara Falls for being located on the grounds of the battle of Lundy's Lane in 1814. It is also the only Classical revival structure in the City to feature a temple facade.

Adam Fralick is also known for erecting one of the battlefield observation towers and promoting early tourism in Niagara Falls.