Harrison P. Young House

The Harrison P. Young House is a single-family home in Oak Park that Frank Lloyd Wright redesigned in 1895, blending traditional forms with his developing approach to residential design. The structure features a steeply pitched gabled roof, horizontal banded clapboarding, and deep overhanging eaves that extend across the front elevation.

Originally built in the 1870s, the house was completely redesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1895 and repositioned 16 feet back from the street. This project represented a turning point as Wright explored how to bridge historical architectural styles with his emerging residential concepts.

The house combines Tudor Revival and Gothic Revival architectural elements, representing a departure from Wright's usual design approach in Oak Park.

The home sits in a quiet residential neighborhood of Oak Park where it is easy to explore on foot. The deep overhanging eaves protect the entrance area, and the setback from the street allows visitors to view the exterior architecture from a comfortable viewing distance.

The chimney design using Roman brick became a signature element that Wright would repeat across numerous residential projects throughout his career. This seemingly minor detail reveals how Wright tested ideas on individual homes before adapting them widely.

Location: Oak Park

Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright

Part of: Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District

GPS coordinates: 41.89222,-87.79694

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47