4 Millikin Place
Decatur, Illinois 62522
Prairie School home designed in 1910-1911 by Marion Mahoney, associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Private residence.
4 Millikin Place
Decatur, Illinois 62522
Includes the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries, the Department of Architecture, and the Department of Decorative Arts.
Permanent displays include examples of Frank Lloyd Wright windows, Louis Sullivan ironwork, Arts & Crafts furnishings and, of course, artwork.
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL- Illinois 60603
Custom designed and hand-woven area rugs and carpets for your home or business. Hand-knotted with 100% New Zealand wool with rich silk as an option. Your design or ours. Your rug crafted to the size, shape, colors & design to complete your decor.
Mokena, IL- Illinois 60448
The B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee, Illinois, is widely acknowledged as Wright’s first Prairie Style design. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually and as part of the Riverview Historic District. Following an extensive restoration, the Bradley House is now open to the public.
701 S. Harrison Ave
Kankakee, IL- Illinois 60901
This residential building, built in the 1880s, was purchased in the late twenties by Sol Kogen and friend, Edgar Miller. They used bricks and other textural elements including Batchelder, Grueby, Rookwood and Teco tiles. Although the residences are privately owned, a walk past the exterior should not be missed due to the incredible brick and tile work along the sidewalk and facade of the building.
155 West Burton Place
Chicago, IL- Illinois 60610
Designed by Walter Burley Griffen, an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright, in 1910. It is built in the Prairie style, showing the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright. Private residence.
1024 Judson Avenue
Evanston, IL-Illinois 60202
Designed by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright in 1892. One of the best examples of how Sullivan rejected the historical architectual forms, which influenced the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.
1365 North Astor Street
Chicago, IL-Illinois 60610
A 1906 Prairie School house designed by Eben Roberts with Tudor detailing. Private residence.
606 Keystone Avenue
River Forest, IL- Illinois 60305
A 1909 Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School home reported to be one of the architect’s favorites. It was later remodeled into apartments, but plans are in place to restore it to its original appearance. Private residence.
300 Scottswood Road
Riverside, IL-Illinois 60546
Designed in 1904 by Frank Lloyd Wright on an existing foundation, the Dana-Thomas house was built for Susan Laurence Dana, an outspoken liberal activist, who lived there until 1928. Owned by the State of Illinois and nearly fully restored, including more than 100 pieces of furniture designed by the architect.
301 East Lawrence Avenue
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Once an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright, William Drummond designed this house for his family in 1910 in the Prairie School style. Private residence.
559 Edgewood Place
River Forest, Illinois 60305
Another private residence building designed and built by Edgar Miller, this complex was originally the R. W. Glasner Studio. It has been dubbed Edgar Miller’s ‘Masterpiece’.
1734 N. Wells
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Prairie School house that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1909. Private Residence.
2 Millikin Place
Decatur, Illinois 62522
Designed in 1903 by Walter Burley Griffen, this house was Griffen’s first major commission on his own. Private residence.
281 Arlington Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Prairie Style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Built in 1915. Private Residence.
7415 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois
Prairie School house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Built in 1901. Private Residence.
301 South Kenilworth Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois
Prairie School style home that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907.
1511 South Batavia Avenue Route 31
Geneva, Illinois 60134
Master Roycroft Artisan, creates original and custom designs in hammered copper, brass, silver & wood. Work in the A&C and Craftsman styles, inspired by works of C.R. Mackintosh, Greene & Greene and The Roycroft Art Metal Shop for 21st Century living.
2601 W Farwell Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60645
Prairie School style bank that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1905. The bank is still in operation.
Dwight, Illinois
In 1889, at the age of 21, Frank Lloyd Wright designed his first home. Influenced by the Shingle style on the exterior, the interior reveals Wright’s emerging interpretation of the Arts & Crafts style. He continued to remodel and expand it, including the addition of a studio in 1898. It is now owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. A must-see for any Arts & Crafts traveler in the Chicago area.
931 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
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