Benson Building (aka Union Bus Depot)
The Benson Building, located at 214 East Second Street, is a good example of the Tudor Revival style used for commercial design. However, it's unusual to find a commercial example of this style in the central business district.
Built of highly-textured, painted brick, the facade features the steeply-pitched gable roof and half-timbering of the style. This fanciful style was highly appropriate for the building's first use -- an indoor miniature golf course.
214 E Second - Ottumwa, IA
- Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
- Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown
- Architectural Style: Tudor Revival
- Area of Significance: Architecture
- Period of Significance: 1925-1949
- Owner: Private
- Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
- Historic Sub-function: Sport Facility
- Current Function: Commerce/Trade
- Current Sub-function: Specialty Store
It is on the National Register of Historic Places.