In the 1970s an important restoration of the building begun but the historic 1800 façade was maintained.
The historic façade and interior design have been retained.
A new office tower of 10 to 12 stories will be built behind the historic façade.
The work proposed involved keeping the historic facade and duimensions.:
The historic façade and many internal architectural details have been preserved.
The building including its historic façade was subsequently demolished.
The hotel itself has the historic facade of old Mendocino, with a reconstructed interior.
Under this the City Palace would only retain the northern side of its historic façade.
Exactly when the design and execution of that historic facade took place remains uncertain.
Only the historic facade of the old post office building remains and has been incorporated into the new building.
