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 independent sources · SRC-0192, SRC-0193, SRC-0441 - Designed by A. James Speyer
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0192, SRC-0194, SRC-2966 - Designed by David Haid
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0192, SRC-0194, SRC-0442 - Built in 1953
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0192, SRC-0194, SRC-0193 - Architectural style: International Style
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · 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 independent sources · 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)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ferris Bueller's Day Off filmed?
Ben Rose House, in Highland Park, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
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.