Frank C. Barnes House, historic house in Portland, Oregon, USA
The Frank C. Barnes House is a large residential building in northeast Portland, Oregon, built in 1913 and blending Jacobethan, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical, and eclectic architectural features. The tall windows, decorative trims, and symmetrical design give the house a formal, stately appearance that has remained largely unchanged for over a century.
The house was built in 1913 by the wealthy Barnes family, whose patriarch Frank accumulated his fortune through commerce and real estate ventures that helped shape the city. After the family's decline during the Great Depression, the house fell into disrepair until restoration efforts beginning in the 1960s returned it to former dignity.
The house shapes how the Beaumont neighborhood looks and feels with its distinctive architectural styles blended together. Neighbors recognize it as a local landmark and understand it as a symbol of Portland's early growth period.
The house sits in the Beaumont neighborhood near Klickitat Street in the northeast section and is visible from the street, with surrounding buildings and the street layout making it easy to find. The location works well for a casual walk through the historic area, as the solid construction and preserved details are visible even from a passing glance.
Author Beverly Cleary humorously referenced the house as haunted in her Ramona Quimby books, anchoring its presence in local culture and imagination, though of course it is not actually spooky. This literary connection shows how much the building has captured the fancy of Portland residents and visitors.
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