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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.

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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

The Cheney Mansion

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 "

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

Things to do near Oak Park, IL

Circle Theatre of Forest Park

Circle Theatre of Forest Park is an artist based company whose mission is to produce exciting and innovative theatre. Drama, ...

Ridge Country Club

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Harborside International Golf Center -Starboard

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 14 days...

Mission Hills Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Holocaust Memorial Foundation

The Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois provides year-round educational outreach to defend and preserve the value and d...