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This unusual complex served as Wright's private residence and studio from 1889-1909. Here he raised his 6 children. He designed 25 buildings in the neighborhood surrounding the studio.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Pleasant Home

Explore the opulent 30-room mansion designed by prominent Prarie School architect, Geroge H. Maher. Located on the second floor of Pleasant Home, the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest Museum includes a period bedroom, children'

Oak Park, IL Historic Homes

Lake Theatre

On April 11, 1936, the Lake Theatre opened with a single screen, and a seating capacity of 1,420. Designed by world-renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Lake is a prime example of art deco style. When Classic Cinemas took over the Lake in 1981

Oak Park, IL Historic Theatres

Oak Park Visitors Center

Visit the Oak Park Visitors Center for the diverse audio walking tour, books, souvenirs and gifts. Tickets are available for Hemingway, Unity Temple, Historic Pleasant Home and the Historical Society of Oak Park &

Oak Park, IL Visitors Centers


"Heart of Oak Park" Walking Tour

Using state of the art equipment, this self-guided tour will take you through one of the most architecturally renowned areas in America. See the evolution of architecture from the early Victorian period to the Art Deco period of the 1930'

Oak Park, IL Historic Districts

Things to do near Oak Park, IL

Historic Wagner Farm - "Where History Meets Education"

A visit to Wagner Farm is not a trip to a petting zoo. It is an opportunity to see and participate in the daily activities of...

The Arts Center

A magnificent neoclassical building and architectural gem. 700 seat auditorium ideal for meetings, retreats, lectures, recept...

Merrick Rose Garden

The Merrick Rose Garden is a public park exhibiting 100 varieties of roses with an histoic Centennial Fountain as the focal p...

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

A family entertainment center featuring hundreds of games, rides, award-winning miniature golf, go karts and batting cages. ...

Prairie Center for the Arts

Art, theatre and music events are all held throughout the year....