Maud and Belle Ainsworth House explained

Maud and Belle Ainsworth House
Designated Other1 Name:Portland Historic Landmark[1]
Designated Other1 Color:lightgreen
Location:2542 SW Hillcrest Drive
Portland, Oregon
Coordinates:45.5076°N -122.7016°W
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Marker:building
Mapframe-Zoom:12
Mapframe-Caption:Interactive map showing the location of Maud and Belle Ainsworth House
Built:1907
Architect:William C. Knighton
modifications by Root & Kerr[2]
Architecture:Arts and Crafts
Added:February 27, 1986
Refnum:86000288

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.[2]

The house is a defining work of architect William C. Knighton, a designer of importance throughout Oregon.[2]

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