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www.pdop.org
217 Home Avenue in Oak Park
Ph: (708) 383-2654
www.pleasanthome.org
About Pleasant Home
Pleasant Home, a National Historic Landmark, was
built in 1897 and is an early example of Prairie Style
architecture. Its architect, George Washington Maher,
a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, used repetitive
decorative motifs throughout the house to make a unified
design. e first owner of Pleasant Home was John Farson
who was known as a great philanthropist and wealthy
investment banker.
Tours
Join us ursday through Sunday for tours of Pleasant
Home. Guided tours of the home, led by docents, are
offered at 12pm and 1pm for $10. Self-guided tours of
the first floor are offered from 2-4pm for just $5. Visit our
website for updated schedules weekly!
Volunteer With Us!
Want to attend a program at Pleasant Home for free?
Consider volunteering with us! With so many programs
coming up in 2020, we are looking for volunteers to help
with ticketing, greeting guests or setting up for events.
Email lnewell@pleasanthome.org for more information.
Rentals
From a brunch reception on the expansive front porch
to an elegant evening cocktail party inside the mansion,
Pleasant Home is the perfect setting for your celebration.
Contact rentals@pleasanthome.org for details.
Pleasant Home is a historic property of the Park District of Oak Park operated by the Pleasant Home Foundation.
Arts programming at Pleasant Home is partially supported
by grant funding from the Oak Park Area Arts Council, the
Illinois Arts Council, and The MacArthur Funds for the Arts
& Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.
Visit Pleasant Home and discover a gift of beauty and architecture
that is uniquely Oak Park.
Discover a Living Museum of Prairie Style Architecture
Visit our website for more information at pleasanthome.org or call us at (708) 383-2654.
PLEASANT HOME
Pleasant Home
facilities
Htoric Hom &
Gardens Tour
How to book:
Contact Patty Staley at the
Oak Park Conservatory at
708-725-2451 or via email at
patti.staley@pdop.org
Pleasant Home
Cheney Mansion
Oak Park Conservatory
