NRHP Reference # 86000288 Year built 1907 Added to NRHP 27 February 1986 | Area 2,670 m² Architectural style Arts and Crafts movement Architect William C. Knighton | |
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Location 2542 SW Hillcrest Drive
Portland, Oregon Similar J G Edwards House, Caroline W and M Louise Fl, Maurice Seitz House, John M and Elizabeth, Dr James Rosenfeld House | ||
The Maud and Belle Ainsworth House is a historic house located in the Southwest Hills neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Maud Ainsworth was a prominent Northwest photographer in a cutting-edge, modernist style. The 1907 Arts and Crafts house she shared with her sister Belle included her studio and darkroom. The sisters were the two youngest daughters of pioneer businessman and steamboat owner John C. Ainsworth. Belle Ainsworth, under her married name of Jenkins, is also associated with the National Register listed Jenkins Estate in nearby Washington County.
The house is a defining work of architect William C. Knighton, a designer of importance throughout Oregon.
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