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Discover a gift of beauty and architecture that is Oak Park.
PLEASANT HOME
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.
217 Home Avenue in Oak Park
(708) 725-2095 | www.pleasanthomeop.com
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
and include the first and third floors. Call (708) 383-
2654 to book your tour today.
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. Contact pleasanthome@pdop.org
for details. Visit our website for more information at
pleasanthomeop.com or call us at 708-725-2095.
Supervisor: Susan Crane
historic properties
Pleasant Home Programs & Events
Petite Weddings
AT PLEASANT HOME
Specially designed for an intimate
celebration with up to 50 guests, our
new Petite Wedding package provides
the beauty and elegance of Pleasant
Home with an exquisite dining
experience from Premier Catering and
Events, making your wedding planning
simple and stress-free while keeping your
special day distinctly charming.
Find out more at pleasanthomeop.com/petiteweddings
