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Best Ways To Experience The Presidential Inauguration In Chicago
A prestigious institution of higher learning once graced with educational lectures from our president elect, The University of Chicago is an ideal place to visit during the 2013 inaugural ceremony. These important landmarks in Hyde Park are well worth considering at this historic time.
Getaway Guide: One-Tank Trip to Oak Park
A popular destination for those in Chicagoland, the Village of Oak Park sits just a quick jaunt down the Eisenhower Expressway, easily within one tank of gas. It’s most famous resident, Frank Lloyd Wright, left a wealth of Prairie style architecture behind, but Oak Park also boasts a past and present filled with literary and artistic genius.
Familiarize With Founders: Important Places To The People Who Built Chicago
From pioneer settlements to mansions, marks of citizens integral to Chicago’s history abound in the area. Explore the following six locations for an historical perspective of what life was like for early Chicagoans.
Frank Lloyd Wright Group Now Fully Owns Oak Park Studio
A local organization now owns the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio in Oak Park free and clear.
Historic Wilmette Home Could Be Spared From Wrecking Ball
A contractor who specializes in tear-downs is buying a historic Prairie-style home and cottage on adjoining lots in east Wilmette, but preservationists say the chances for saving both are looking good.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home In Rockford On Auction Block
Inquiries have arrived from as far as China and England about an original Frank Lloyd Wright home, complete with Wright designed furniture, being auctioned off Thursday afternoon in Chicago.
DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Rafael At The Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House
“It’s an assertive car.” – Rafael and his Nissan Altima
Local Auction House Sells Frank Lloyd Wright Urn For $772K
If you’re one of those people who buys artwork to match the couch, this will shock you. An anonymous bidder has paid $772,000 to a Chicago auction house for an urn.
Copper Thief Busted At Landmark Home
Police arrested a Chicago man for allegedly stealing copper downspouts from homes, including one built by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Restoration Coming For Glencoe Frank Lloyd Wright House
A Glencoe architect is restoring a run-down, years-vacant Frank Lloyd Wright house to look almost exactly as it did when built in 1915.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home For Sale
A Frank Lloyd Wright home in suburban Chicago is on the market for nearly $2.9 million.
Urban Planning Group Honors Oak Park Historic District
The historic district in Oak Park has been named one of America’s 10 Great Neighborhoods by the American Planning Association.
Thieves Steal Bronze Lettering Off Historic Temple
Neither police nor church officials have a solid estimate of the value of the solid bronze letters, which are more than 100 years old.
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