Pleasant Home, Prairie School museum in Oak Park, Illinois.
Pleasant Home features 30 rooms with custom woodwork, detailed art glass windows, and an enclosed circular porch at 217 Home Avenue.
Investment banker John W. Farson commissioned architect George W. Maher to design this Prairie School residence in 1897, setting a record property price.
The residence demonstrates American architectural innovation through horizontal lines, natural materials, and integration with the surrounding landscape.
The front porch accommodates wedding ceremonies and events, while the library serves as a space for lectures and small gatherings.
This National Historic Landmark stands as the sole George W. Maher building accessible to the public as a museum.
Location: Illinois
Architects: George W. Maher
Architectural style: Prairie School architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.88528,-87.80056
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:44
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