The Hall of Fifty States building was originally part of the Pleasure Pier Complex erected in 1927 near the Caloosahatchee River Bridge. In 1943, the pier pilings were deemed unsafe and the building was barged upriver and placed in the Historic Fort Myers River District. Since then, it has served as headquarters for the USO, Civic Center, Tourist Center, and Chamber of Commerce. Previous renovation estimates have ranged from $200,000 to $1.5 million, and the city has two years to explore renovation options before the building may no longer be salvageable. The Lee Trust for Historic Preservation is taking the lead on supporting renovation efforts.