The Drake Hotel, also known historically as the Henry Hotel, was built during Gallup's second coal boom. It was constructed in the Decorative Brick Commercial Style and catered to early highway travelers. Built of blond brick, it is the only commercial style building in the community to be capped with a classic pediment parapet. The build's cornice is stepped and saw tooth-like decorations are in place over the second floor window openings. Like other early hotels in Gallup, the hotel occupied the second floor of the structure while first floor spaces held commercial users. The hotel entrance was the center arched entry area and had a wood and glass door, transoms, and side lites. At one time, local lore claims the building was controlled by bootleggers with wine running in the faucets in place of water. The building now houses the project offices of the Southwest Indian Foundation.