This lovely stucco home was completed in January of 1911 for George and Carrie Boschke.  The three-story home was built on three city lots in the Tudor/Jacobethan Style with Classical interior influences.  Special features include the grandly scaled living room with a unique arched design triple window, a lovely 3-part stained glass casement window on the main stair landing, and the mahogany paneled library and dining room. 

Jacobberger and Smith Architects designed the house, and this home is attributed to Joseph Jacobberger, who designed many of Irvington’s Historic Homes.  In addition to his residential designs, Jacobberger also designed several prominent Portland buildings including the Church of the Madeleine in Irvington, Rose City Park School, and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral. 

Mr. Boschke was a well-known engineer for the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads.  During his tenure as Chief Engineer the Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company, he directed construction of the Steel Bridge.  He and his family lived in the 7000 square foot home for several years until his career led him to San Francisco, CA. William Boyd, owner and manager of the Benson Hotel, may have been the most notable owner of the home.  He moved into the house in 1922 with his two sons who both grew up in Irvington and graduated from Grant High School. The elegant Benson Hotel survived both prohibition and the great depression under the skilled management of Boyd and his partner, Robert Keller.