Arthur Heurtley House - Oak Park, IL
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Hikenutty
N 41° 53.549 W 087° 48.007
16T E 433624 N 4638148
With its horizontal lines and expansive roof this 1902 Wright designed house is undeniably prairie style. You will find it at 318 Forest Ave. in Oak Park, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM1VN3
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2007
Views: 188
The following text is from chicagoarchitecture.info:
With its long, low lines, squat roof, and bunker-like entry, this is undeniably a Frank Lloyd Wright home. Elegance is achieved through simplicity, and the second-story line of art glass windows mirrors the void in the story below. The entry is reminiscent of a railway tunnel, and in this case the house has been perfectly matched with a pair of wide planters flanking the door. The design is both “look at me” and “go away” at the same time.
This is a private residence so please respect the owners and do your viewing from the sidewalk.
Year Completed: 1902
Commissioned By: Arthur Heurtley
Nearest City or Town: Oak Park, IL
Public/Private: Private
Tours Available?: no
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
There are no specific visit requirements, however telling about your visit is strongly encouraged. Additional photos of the building or house to add to the gallery are also nice, but not required. Pictures with a GPS or you in them is highly discouraged.