It continues to function as a college building .
The center section of the Second Empire building was built in 1885 , and with additions , the building housed St. Ambrose College in its entirety until 1927 .
St. Ambrose College continues to function as a college building .
The center section of the Second Empire building was built in 1885 , and with additions , the building housed St. Ambrose College in its entirety until 1927 .