As one of our greatest cities, Chicago boasts many spectacular architectural landmarks and the Oak Park area is a jewel in Chicago’s architectural crown. The area has three designated historic districts featuring examples of Prairie School, Queen Anne, Art Deco, and other notable design styles in residential and commercial buildings. Not only is Oak Park…
Living in historic Oak Park in a vintage apartment has many advantages – cool community, historic vibe, stunning architecture, vibrant city feel without some of the big city frustrations like parking. Yes, many complain about the parking rules and regulations in Oak Park but in reality the parking here is so much easier and less…
Exceptional architecture is a vital part of what makes Oak Park a unique village. From Victorian to bungalow, Italianate to colonial, art deco to mid-century modern – Oak Park is a village that is proud of its’ rich, diverse, housing styles that add uniqueness and flair to our community. No Oak Park architectural musings would…
Today, more than other day, Oak Park is celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank was born on this day, June 8th, 150 years ago. Wright has given the world, not only Oak Park, architecture that is still relevant, still contemporary, still inspirational. And now, more then ever, the world is intent on restoring and preserving the…
Oak Park is celebrating its’ 44th annual Day in Our Village festival this Sunday, June 4th. The purpose of this cherished Oak Park event is to celebrate “the vitality and the rich advantages of our diverse community, and provide the opportunity for all residents, their families, and friends to come learn about the myriad of organizations…
Frank Lloyd Wright is turning 150 years old on June 8th and Oak Park, home to the world’s largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings, is looking to celebrate! Wright, though born and bred in Wisconsin, not only made Oak Park his home but is where he established his architectural firm and where his…
Oak Park Apartments loves its’ vintage courtyard apartments because these buildings have character, both inside and out, that can not be found in new construction. Built between the early 1900’s through the 1920’s, these properties hearken back to a day and time when craftsmanship was about the details. From crown molding, built-in bookcases and decorative fireplaces…
Frank Lloyd Wright has put Oak Park on the architectural map, making our village a destination for those who love both architecture and history. FLW may be the most famous of Oak Park craftsmen but there are other notable architects that have left their mark on homes, churches and yes, apartments, throughout Oak Park that are…
Having many vintage properties Oak Park Apartments makes it a mission to preserve the historical character of our buildings to ensure the continuing legacy of many a dedicated architect. Of course, the most famous of these architects is Oak Park’s own Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright is said to be “the greatest American architect…
Oak Park prides itself on a lot of things – architecture, diversity, a fun place to live and its history. And thanks to one particular early Oak Parker, Philander Barclay, Oak Park has much of its’ history captured on film. Barclay was a bicycle repairman by trade with a passion for photography. Sometime in the 1880’s…
