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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


The Arts Center

A magnificent neoclassical building and architectural gem. 700

Oak Park, IL Architecture

Things to do near Oak Park, IL

Marquette Park Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 14 days...

BAPS-Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Experience peace and enjoy hours of discovery at Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir. This traditional Hindu Mandir is a masterpie...

The Next Theatre Company

The Next Theatre Company, Evanston's first professional theater company, was established as a not-for-profit theater in 1981....

Devonshire Cultural Center

Offers private music lessons, children's and adult theatre, dance classes, culinary arts, visual and performing arts. Home of...