The building was significant both for its location and history: having stood on one of the most valuable lots in the city center since 1878, the building had, for example, served as the first main building of the University of Turku.
Antud hoone oli oluline nii oma asukoha kui ka ajaloo poolest: olles seisnud kesklinna ühel kõige väärtuslikumal krundil juba aastast 1878, oli hoone muuhulgas olnud ka esimene Turu Ülikooli peahoone.