Bennett–McBride House facts for kids

The Bennett–McBride House is a historic home in the Central neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a special building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important part of history. The house is also part of a larger area called the Healy Block Residential Historic District. It was added to the National Register in 1977, even before the rest of the block was added in 1993.

About the Bennett-McBride House

The Bennett-McBride House was built in 1891. It was designed by an architect named Theron P. Healy. He moved to Minneapolis in 1884 and saw that many people needed homes in the quickly growing city. The house was built for H.H. Bennett, who worked with wood.

The house is built in the Queen Anne style. This style became very popular after a big fair in Philadelphia in 1876. Queen Anne homes often have towers, turrets, and decorative details.

A Look Inside

While the outside of the Bennett-McBride House looks like other Queen Anne homes, the inside has some special parts. The dining room, for example, has beautiful wood called quarter-sawn oak.

You can also see fancy carved designs, called fretwork, both inside and outside the house. These delicate designs have been kept in great condition over the years.

Why is it Special?

In 1976, the Bennett-McBride House was chosen for the Goodwill Industries Designer Showcase Home event. This was part of the American Bicentennial celebration, which marked 200 years since the United States was founded.

In 1977, the house was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was recognized because of its important design. It is considered one of Minneapolis's best examples of Queen Anne-style homes. This recognition also made people want to learn more about other historic homes on the same block.