George Washington Maher constructed this house in 1897 for the eccentric banker John Farson. Maher followed the...
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Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Home Ave and Pleasant St
217 Home Ave Oak Park, IL 60302-3101 283.75 mi
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4.5 36 reviews
This is an absolutely fabulous home! The architecture is so beautiful as well as the decor and furnishings. They have many events throughout the year. I went to the Ice Cream Social in July and have... More
Pleasant Home in Oak Park, Illinois, also known as the John Farson House, is considered one of the earliest and most distinguished examples of Prairie School Architecture in the nation. Located at 217... More
Oak Park, as an area, is interesting for its architecture and Pleasant Home is an enjoyable place to visit. Only $5 gets you entry to the lower floor. Some good period features and the staff... More
I'm a member of a partner museum, so I got free admission for me and my mom. In the context of it being free and taking up some empty time in our itinerary, Pleasant Home was an ok stop. But I... More
I visited Chicago this past weekend with some family and friends, and it turned out to be a very architecture-heavy trip. We decided to stop by Pleasant Home since we were in Oak Park for a tour of... More
