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Pleasant Home
217 Home Avenue in Oak Park
Ph: (708) 725-2095
www.pleasanthomeop.org
About Pleasant Home
Pleasant Home, a National Historic Landmark built in
1897, 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
Free, self-guided tours of the first floor only take place
every ursday from 11:00A-3:00P.
Hour-long, docent-led tours are available by reservation
for $10 per person. ese tours include the first and third
floors. Call (708) 383-2654 to book your tour today.
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
Contact pleasanthome@pdop.org for details. Visit our website for more information at
pleasanthomeop.com or call us at 708-725-2095.
PLEASANT HOME
SPECIAL EVENT 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.
