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Overview

The residence of Portland architect John V. Bennes, Sr., and his wife Annice Smalley Bennes, was one of the earliest examples of Prairie Style architecture in OR. Unlike Midwestern Prairie Style buildings that most often had roofs topped by shingles, Bennes used barrel clay tiles to cover his own dwelling's roof. Spanish barrel tiles became widely used in the West during the Mission Revival era in CA, but their usage also occurred in OR and WA. They were economical, relatively durable and resistant to fires unlike cedar shake roofs.

Building History

The Bennes House was situated in the pleasant, upscale neighborhood of Arlington Heights, located due west of Washington Park in Portland, OR.

Building Notes

Architect's own house.

The Bennes House was placed on the National Reigister of Historic Places in 2013.

The house's Midwestern Prairie Style design was appropriate for a neighborhood known as "Arlington Heights," also a suburban city located northwest of Chicago.