According to the Mahoning County Auditor's records, the Purnell mansion was built in 1908, and has 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath and has 6,486 square feet of interior living space.

Frank Purnell was the President of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company from January 1, 1930 to April 25, 1950, and also elected Chairman of the Board on April 25, 1950.