Ben Rose House is an International Style house in Highland Park, Illinois, and a filming location for Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). Built in 1953, it was designed by A. James Speyer.
Location: Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Highland Park, Illinois
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0192, SRC-0193, SRC-0441 - Designed by A. James Speyer
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0192, SRC-0194, SRC-2966 - Designed by David Haid
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0192, SRC-0194, SRC-0442 - Built in 1953
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0192, SRC-0194, SRC-0193 - Architectural style: International Style
confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-0195, SRC-0196, SRC-2967, SRC-4985, SRC-0194 - Appeared in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (movie, 1986) — as Cameron Frye's house
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0192, SRC-0194, SRC-0443
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0192 — DNAinfo Chicago (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0193 — The Modern House (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0194 — Mid Century Home (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0195 — Aroundus (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0196 — Project Small House (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0441 — Chicago Magazine — "Here's Why That Ferris Bueller Ferrari House Is So Hard To Sell" (Dennis Rodkin) (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0442 — YoChicago — Tour a Highland Park landmark, the Ben Rose house and pavilion (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0443 — HuffPost Chicago – House From 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' In Highland Park Back On The Market (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2966 — The Art Institute of Chicago – Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rose House, Highland Park, Illinois, Floor Plan (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2967 — Wikipedia – Ben Rose House (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4985 — Architectural Record (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Ben Rose House connected to Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
Ben Rose House, in Highland Park, Illinois, has a documented connection to Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Who designed Ben Rose House?
Ben Rose House was designed by A. James Speyer.
Where is Ben Rose House located?
Ben Rose House is located in Highland Park, Illinois.