Illinois

Adolph Mueller House

Prairie School home designed in 1910-1911 by Marion Mahoney, associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Private residence.

Art Institute of Chicago 312.443.3600

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.

Aspen Carpet Designs 815.483.8501

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.

B. Harley Bradley House 815.936.9630

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.

Carl Street Studios

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.

Carter House

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.

Charnley-Persky House 312.573.1365

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.

Collins House

A 1906 Prairie School house designed by Eben Roberts with Tudor detailing. Private residence.

Coonley House

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.

Dana- Thomas House 217.782.6776

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.

Drummond House

Once an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright, William Drummond designed this house for his family in 1910 in the Prairie School style. Private residence.

Edgar Miller Apartment Complex

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’.

Edward Irving House

Prairie School house that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1909. Private Residence.

Emery House

Designed in 1903 by Walter Burley Griffen, this house was Griffen’s first major commission on his own. Private residence.

Emil Bach House

Prairie Style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Built in 1915. Private Residence.

F.B. Henderson House

Prairie School house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Built in 1901. Private Residence.

Fabyan Villa Museum 630.377.6424

Prairie School style home that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907.

FMG Design- Frank M. Glapa 773.761.2957

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.

Frank L. Smith Bank (First National Bank of Dwight)

Prairie School style bank that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1905. The bank is still in operation.

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio 708.848.1976

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.