What You Will Do
Exploring Oak Park, Illinois, where Frank Lloyd Wright resided during the crucial early years of his career, offers a captivating journey through the evolution of his architectural vision. The neighborhood is renowned for hosting the largest collection of Wright's work. Built between 1892 and 1909, your stroll through the neighborhood takes you to several private homes and Wright’s studio providing a fascinating glimpse into his creative progression and the birth of the iconic Prairie style.
View the exteriors of nearly a dozen of Wright’s structures. This one-hour walking tour covers nearly a dozen homes on Chicago and Forest avenues and on Elizabeth Court.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
This tour will meet at the Northwest Corner of Woodbine Ave. and Chicago Ave. Do not go to the Home and Studio. This tour will meet at the Northwest Corner of Woodbine Avenue and Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL (across the street from the Home and Studio)
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Oak Park
30 minutes
Our docent will meet you at the Northwest Corner of Woodbine Avenue and Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL (across the street from the Home and Studio) and discuss the architecture and history of several notable home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago's Oak Park neighborhood.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
5 minutes
Exterior only tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio.
3
5 minutes
Discuss the Arthur Huertley Residence. Exterior only.
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5 minutes
Discuss the Thomas Gale Residence. Exterior only.
5
5 minutes
Discuss the Walter Gale Residence. Exterior only.
6
5 minutes
Discuss the Nathan Moore House. Exterior only.
7
5 minutes
Discuss the Laura Gale Residence. Exterior only.
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