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One of Oak Park's finest showplaces, The Cheney Mansion, 12,000 sq ft mansion on 2 1/2 acres, is available for special events, corporate and private.

The 1970 Survey of Historic Buildings in Oak Park describes the Mansion as a "simplified rectilinear design of first rank in architectural quality, significance, and originality. " White's other well-known local building is the Oak Park Post Office designed in 1933.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

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

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

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

Oak Park, IL Famous Homes

"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

Wonder Works - A Children's Museum

Write a screenplay. Milk a cow. Paint your masterpiece. At Wonder Works kids up to age 10 can enjoy hands-on exhibits while learning valuable skills such as problem solving, cooperation and exploration. Wonder Works is 6,400

Oak Park, IL Learning Centers

Things to do near Oak Park, IL

Calumet City Historical Society

Come discover Calumet City's Heritage and History....

50th Aniversary House Museum

Run by the Park Forest Historical Society, the 50th Aniversary House Museum deplicts a rental house as it might have been in...

Pirate's Cove Theme Park

Rides at this theme park for children ages 3 to 10 include a jungle cruise, Camelot Castle, water bumper boats, a carousel, t...

Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Theatre

For two decades Fleetwood-Jourdain has been thrilling audiences with a unique brand of inspirational and invigorating theatre...

Jaynesway Farms

Equestrian center. Trail rides, hayrides, pony rides and more....