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Haerman Lanzl House
· 7.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
See that house? It's a piece of architectural history, designed by someone who learned from the master himself, Frank Lloyd Wright. Back in 1921, Haerman Lanzl commissioned architect John S. Van Bergen to design this…
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George Madison Millard House
· 7.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over! This unassuming house is actually an early example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style. It was commissioned in 1906 by George Madison Millard, a rare book dealer, and his wife, Alice. This was the first of…
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Willits House
· 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to witness a cornerstone of American architecture! The Willits House in Highland Park isn't just a pretty building; it's considered one of the very first, truly great Prairie School houses designed by Frank…
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Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
· 8.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where Chicago's elite went to escape the city bustle? The Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area offers a glimpse into that tranquil past. Businessman Edward L. Ryerson, seeking respite, built a cabin here in…
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Jesse L. Strauss Estate
· 10.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what it was like to live like a millionaire in the roaring twenties? The Jesse L. Strauss Estate offers a peek into just that. Built in 1921, this house was commissioned by businessman Jesse Strauss and his…
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Edmund D. Brigham House
· 10.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to spot a hidden gem of American architecture! This unassuming house is a real-life version of a design by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright. Back in 1907, Wright published a design for an affordable, fireproof…
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Robert Parker Coffin Bridge
· 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This little bridge might look quaint, but it's got a secret: it's been battling modern traffic for decades! The Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, originally just the Buffalo Creek Bridge, has been carrying folks over the…
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Shiloh House (Zion, Illinois)
· 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pulling up to Shiloh House, you're looking at what was once the heart of a very ambitious religious experiment. This was the home of John Alexander Dowie, the founder of Zion, Illinois. Dowie, a controversial figure,…
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Lola Maverick Lloyd House
· 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This quirky house tells the story of a woman determined to live life on her own terms. In 1920, Lola Maverick Lloyd, a committed pacifist and feminist, built this house after a very public divorce. She wanted to return…
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Anita Willets Burnham Log House
· 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine living and creating art in a hand-hewn log cabin! That's exactly what artist Anita Willets Burnham did. She made this spot a haven for creativity in the early 20th century. Around 1836, this log house was built…
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Camp Logan (Illinois)
· 13.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This seemingly peaceful spot played a vital role in preparing soldiers for conflicts across the globe. From 1892 to the early 1970s, Camp Logan served as an Illinois National Guard base and rifle range. It was named…
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Dr. Paul W. and Eunice Greeley House
· 13.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here in Winnetka stands a house that played a small, yet significant, role in the lives of countless individuals. This is the former home of Dr. Paul W. Greeley, a pioneer in plastic surgery. Dr. Greeley was a…
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Henry I. Paddock House
· 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This isn't just another old house; it's a survivor! The Henry I. Paddock House is the oldest house in Winthrop Harbor, offering a glimpse into the town's very beginnings. Henry I. Paddock built this place around 1860.…
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Root-Badger House
· 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what kind of house a famous music publisher might live in? Well, get a load of this! The Root-Badger House was built in 1896 for Frank K. Root, a big name in music publishing back in the day. The house was…
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Hiram Baldwin House
· 14.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second and check out this house! It's one of the early examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School design. This is the Hiram Baldwin House, also known as the Baldwin-Wackerle Residence. Wright…
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Wheeler-Magnus Round Barn
· 14.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder why someone would build a round barn? Turns out, it was all about efficiency. This one, the Wheeler-Magnus Round Barn, stands as a reminder of a time when farmers were looking for any edge they could get.…
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Alfred Bersbach House
· 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a sec and check out this house – it's a little piece of architectural history! This is the Alfred Bersbach House, considered by some to be the masterpiece of architect John S. Van Bergen.Van Bergen, a…
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Frank J. Baker House
· 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to glimpse a masterpiece of American architecture! This is the Frank J. Baker House, a stunning example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School design. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house in 1909 for Frank…
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Baháʼí House of Worship (Wilmette, Illinois)
· 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be amazed by this architectural marvel, the Baháʼí House of Worship! It's a testament to unity and beauty. Construction began in 1921, inspired by the vision of French-Canadian architect Louis Bourgeois. He…
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Dwight Perkins House
· 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what happens when an architect designs a house for himself? Here's your chance to find out. This is the Dwight Perkins House. Built in 1904, it was home to Dwight H. Perkins, a renowned architect, and Lucy…
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Frances Willard House (Evanston, Illinois)
· 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where the fight for women's right to vote and a sober America began? It might just be right here. This house, built in 1865, was the home of Frances Willard, a powerful force in the late 19th century. She…
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union Administration Building
· 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, in Evanston, some seriously powerful women shaped American history. This building was the headquarters of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, or WCTU. Founded in 1874, the WCTU wasn't just about banning…
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Charles G. Dawes House
· 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to glimpse into the life of a Nobel Peace Prize winner! This grand mansion, the Charles Gates Dawes House, was home to a man who shaped international policy and even served as Vice President. Charles Dawes,…
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Pickwick Theatre
· 18.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This stunning art deco movie palace has been entertaining audiences since the roaring twenties. The Pickwick Theatre opened in 1928 as both a vaudeville stage and a movie theater. It was designed by architects Roscoe…
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Leaning Tower of Niles
· 18.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Believe it or not, that's not a mirage! There really is a leaning tower in suburban Chicago. It's the Leaning Tower of Niles, a half-size replica of the famous one in Pisa. Industrialist Robert Ilg commissioned it back…
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SS Wisconsin
· 18.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Just off the coast here lies a magnificent time capsule, frozen in the depths of Lake Michigan. This is the final resting place of the SS Wisconsin, an iron-hulled package steamer built in 1881. She was making her usual…
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Purple Hotel
· 19.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder why there's no Purple Hotel anymore? This spot was once home to a glamorous, and infamous, landmark. Built in 1962 as the Hyatt House Hotel, it was known for its unusual purple brick. It was Hyatt's first…
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8213 West Summerdale
· 19.9 mi
On an ordinary block in Norwood Park, a quiet northwest suburb of Chicago, John Wayne Gacy lived in a modest ranch house from 1971 to 1978. He worked as a contractor, threw block parties, performed as Pogo the Clown at…
