Bennett–McBride House facts for kids
The Bennett–McBride House is a special old house in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It's located in the Central neighborhood. This house is important because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a historic building recognized by the United States government. It's also part of the Healy Block Residential Historic District, which is a group of historic homes. The Bennett-McBride House was added to the National Register in 1977. The rest of the houses on its block were added later, in 1993.
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Bennett-McBride House
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The Bennett-McBride House from the southeast
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| Location | 3116 3rd Ave. S. Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1891 |
| Architect | Theron P. Healy |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Part of | Healy Block Residential Historic District (ID93000417) |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000737 |
| Added to NRHP | September 19, 1977 |
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Building a Historic Home
A Growing City Needs Houses
In 1884, a builder named Theron P. Healy moved to Minneapolis. The city was growing very fast, and many people needed places to live. Healy saw this as a chance to build new homes.
The Queen Anne Style
Around this time, a popular building style was the Queen Anne style architecture in the United States. This style became very well-known after a big exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876. Queen Anne homes often have unique shapes, towers, and decorative details.
The Bennett-McBride House is Built
The Bennett-McBride House was finished in 1891. It was built for a local lumberman named H.H. Bennett. The outside of the house looks a lot like other Queen Anne homes in the area.
Special Inside Details
However, the inside of the Bennett-McBride House has some very special features. The dining room, for example, has beautiful oak wood. This wood was cut in a special way called "quarter-sawn." The house also has delicate, lacy wood carvings called fretwork. These carvings are still in great condition, both inside and outside the house.
Why This House is Important
A Showcase Home
In 1976, the Bennett-McBride House was chosen for a special event. It was part of the Goodwill Industries Designer Showcase Home. This event was a local celebration of the United States Bicentennial, which marked 200 years since the United States was founded.
Becoming a Historic Landmark
Just one year later, in 1977, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This was because it was a great example of Queen Anne-style architecture in Minneapolis. Its recognition helped people learn more about other historic homes on the same block.
