The building was constructed in 1911 for the Cluff Investment Company by W.C.A. Vissing, "one of the most active developers of apartment buildings in Salt Lake City during the pre-World War I period", and designed in the Colonial Revival and Classical Revival styles.[2] It was renamed Bennett Apartments in 1936, twelve years after it was acquired by William H. Bennett and his wife Jennie, and Hillview Apartments in 1947.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 20, 1989.[1]
Vissing also was involved with the Cornell Apartments, which are also National Register-listed.[1]
