Stories from the 78: Homes of Ernest Hemingway and Frank Lloyd Wright among homes in Oak Park (Pt.2)

The second stop in this Chicago Scene is at the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum at 339 N. Oak Park Avenue.

Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum explores the roots of the author’s life and art in the home that he was born in on July 21, 1899. This restored Queen Anne-style home was built in1890 by Hemingway’s maternal grandparents.

Our third and final stop in our Oak Park Adventure is Pleasant Home at 217 Home Avenue.

Pleasant Home is considered one of the nation’s most distinguished examples of Prairie-style architecture. It is an opulent 30-room historic house museum providing exciting opportunities to learn about the history and Prairie-style architecture of the early 20th century.

It is a lasting tribute to architect George W. Maher and also to Pleasant Home’s early owners, John Farson and Herbert Mills. Pleasant Home is located on the corner of Pleasant Street and Home Avenue, just steps from downtown Oak Park.

In addition to historic architecture, you’ll find restaurants, boutiques and plenty of activities in Oak Park, located just 10 miles west of downtown Chicago.

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