House of Tomorrow

The House of Tomorrow is a three-story residential building with twelve sides and extensive glass walls that make up most of its exterior. The structure features an open floor plan with minimal supporting walls to maximize transparency and allow flexible use of interior spaces.

Architect George Fred Keck designed this residential prototype for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair as an example of forward-thinking home design. After the fair, the building was relocated to Beverly Shores and has since remained as both a residence and a testament to the architectural innovations of the 1930s.

The structure incorporated the first General Electric dishwasher and central air conditioning system, demonstrating the integration of technology into American residential life.

The building is normally visible only from outside since it remains in private ownership, though the exterior view can be seen from neighboring properties or the road. Visitors should respect the private property and photograph from public vantage points.

The original design included an airplane hangar that reflected an ambitious vision of integrating personal aviation into everyday life. This futuristic idea reveals the optimistic view of technology and mobility during the interwar period.

Location: Indiana

Architects: George Fred Keck

GPS coordinates: 41.68397,-87.00094

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08