Oak Park Tourist Attractions
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Tour the historic neighborhoods of Oak Park and see the variety of architecture by architects George W. Maher, Ezra E. Roberts, Robert C. Spencer, Jr., Thomas E. Tallmage, John S. Van Berger, Vernon S. Watson, Charles E. White, Jr., and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Oak Park Conservatory
Oak Park Conservatory consists of three thematic greenhouses - The Desert House, the Tropic House, and the Fern House - with herbs, perennials and rare native flowers in the outdoor garden. The Oak Park Conservatory began in 1914 with plants from around the world that were donated by residents. Today it is the third largest conservatory in the Chicago area!
Ernest Hemingway Museum
The Ernest Hemingway Museum features rare photographs of Hemingway, his childhood diary, letters, early writings and other memorabilia. Visitors can explore the author's life through these items and understand Hemingway's love of nature and the arts.
Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture, River Forest, Illinois
These homes were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright between 1889 and 1913.Auvergne and Lake (1901)515 Auvergne Place (1893)603 Edgewood Place (1910)530 Edgewood Place (1895)562 Keystone Avenue (1909)559 Ashland Avenue (1901)615 Lathrop Avenue (1906)7214 Quick Avenue (1911 remodeling)
Hemingway Birthplace House
Hemingway Birthplace House is a Victorian, Queen Anne style home that features the room in which Hemingway was born. The home was built around 1890 for Ernest Hall, Hemingway's maternal grandfather. Family photos are on display.
