Built in 1892 by Jacob Funk as the Columbia Hotel for Peter Nielsen, this building was likely named in recognition of the 400-year anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of America and the Chicago World's Fair that celebrated that event. The saloon was under the proprietorship of Ernst E. Rice from November 1898 until February 1907, when it was acquired by Carl Funk. The building became known as Fee's Restaurant and Tavern after the Funk family sold the business in the early 1970s to Thomas Fee. Edward F. Clark and Joseph Pels opened their carryout pizza business in February 1961. Michael Clark took over the business in 1978 from his father. In 2001, the building was extensively renovated and looks much as it did in 1892. In the interior, the original pressed tin ceiling has once again been exposed and refurbished. Rental apartments now occupy the upper floor.