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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

Ernest Hemingway Birthplace

Visit the victorian home where Nobel Prize-winning author, Ernest Hemingway, was born in 1899

Oak Park, IL Famous Homes

Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple

Unity Temple is the last surviving major public building of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School period. It is considered one of the most complex and exciting buildings in 20

Oak Park, IL Architecture


Things to do near Oak Park, IL

Jaynesway Farms

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

River Oaks Golf Course

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

Maywood Park Racetrack

Chicago's best bet for harness racing! Catch the live racing excitement Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights! Post time is 7:4...

Chevy Chase Golf Course (Closed Until 2003)

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

Stade Dairy Farm

A producer of milk, vegetables, and grains since 1977. We pride ourselves on selling homegrown produce, picked fresh daily. W...