Charles E. Roberts Stable

Charles E. Roberts Stable is an agricultural structure in Oak Park with distinctive Tudor Revival features including steeply pitched roofs and half-timbered exterior details. The building demonstrates the craftsmanship characteristic of early 20th-century American residential design.

Frank Lloyd Wright designed this former barn as a garage for Charles E. Roberts' electric car in 1896. The building was later converted into residential use and relocated to its current location.

The building stands within the Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District, representing early 20th-century American architectural development.

The building sits within a historic neighborhood featuring other structures from the same period, forming a cohesive collection. This location makes it convenient for visitors walking through the area to explore the local architectural heritage.

This building was originally designed to house an electric car long before electric vehicles became common. That choice reflects how innovative technology played a role in early automobile culture.

Location: Oak Park

Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright

Architectural style: Tudor Revival architecture

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

GPS coordinates: 41.89222,-87.79333

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:23