Mary W. Adams House, Prairie School house in Highland Park, Illinois.
The Mary W. Adams House is a single-family home designed in the Prairie School style in Highland Park, featuring light stucco walls, wooden trim, and diagonal corner buttresses that emphasize its extended horizontal lines. The two-story structure displays the hallmarks of this architectural approach with carefully proportioned forms and natural material details.
The house was designed in 1905 for an older woman, representing an unusual commission at the time for this style of residential work. The design came from a pioneering architect whose work shaped early 20th-century American building practices.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized this Prairie School residence in 1982, marking its contribution to American architectural development.
The home sits in an established residential neighborhood and is visible from the street, though interior access may be limited. Visitors should check in advance for any viewings or guided tour options that may be available.
The building underwent extensive restoration between 2010 and 2012, during which new owners used the original construction plans as a guide. This careful reconstruction preserves the integrity of the original design and allows visitors to see the work as it was originally envisioned.
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