Benson Building (aka Union Bus Depot)

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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.