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Ward W. Willits House — Attraction in Highland Park

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Ward W. Willits House
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The Ward W. Willits House is a home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Designed in 1901, the Willits house is considered one of the first of the great Prairie School houses. Built in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, the house presents a symmetrical facade to the street.
Nearby attractions
Keystone Park
Central Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
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Bizzy Bees
26 Lathrop Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
Bertollis River Pizza
7973 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
Panera Bread
7349 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
Goldyburgers
7316 Circle Ave #1165, Forest Park, IL 60130
Mickey's Gyros & Ribs
525 N Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Denny's
711 N Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
CAVA
7211 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
McDonald's
626 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
First Watch
7215 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
sweetgreen
1143 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
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Ward W. Willits House

559 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
4.5(10)
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The Ward W. Willits House is a home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Designed in 1901, the Willits house is considered one of the first of the great Prairie School houses. Built in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, the house presents a symmetrical facade to the street.

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attractions: Keystone Park, Trailside Museum of Natural History, restaurants: Bizzy Bees, Bertollis River Pizza, Panera Bread, Goldyburgers, Mickey's Gyros & Ribs, Denny's, CAVA, McDonald's, First Watch, sweetgreen
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Keystone Park

Trailside Museum of Natural History

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Bizzy Bees

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5.0
2y

What can I say about this wonderful Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home that I haven't said about other creations by the master architect. Generous property setting on gracious Sheridan Road in Highland Park. Intimate rooms, natural light from ample windows to decks and balconies drawing the eyes to the natural surroundings. Gorgeous woodwork throughout. Cozy niches begging to accommodate someone with a book to read. Is this Heaven? Pretty close! The only conceivable drawback: this early in the growing season (early May) the grounds need a lot of work to complete an appropriately beautiful setting...

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5.0
5y

I located several Frank, L.W. buildings and this one is the largest. .from the side view, it has three floors on back part of the building. WIKI says this one is Frank's first ...

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5.0
6y

Beautiful FLW home- a pleasure to see maintained as...

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Eddis GoodaleEddis Goodale
What can I say about this wonderful Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home that I haven't said about other creations by the master architect. Generous property setting on gracious Sheridan Road in Highland Park. Intimate rooms, natural light from ample windows to decks and balconies drawing the eyes to the natural surroundings. Gorgeous woodwork throughout. Cozy niches begging to accommodate someone with a book to read. Is this Heaven? Pretty close! The only conceivable drawback: this early in the growing season (early May) the grounds need a lot of work to complete an appropriately beautiful setting for this jewel.
Ann HongAnn Hong
I located several Frank, L.W. buildings and this one is the largest. .from the side view, it has three floors on back part of the building. WIKI says this one is Frank's first designed house.
Benjamin JudahBenjamin Judah
Large prarie style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
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What can I say about this wonderful Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home that I haven't said about other creations by the master architect. Generous property setting on gracious Sheridan Road in Highland Park. Intimate rooms, natural light from ample windows to decks and balconies drawing the eyes to the natural surroundings. Gorgeous woodwork throughout. Cozy niches begging to accommodate someone with a book to read. Is this Heaven? Pretty close! The only conceivable drawback: this early in the growing season (early May) the grounds need a lot of work to complete an appropriately beautiful setting for this jewel.
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I located several Frank, L.W. buildings and this one is the largest. .from the side view, it has three floors on back part of the building. WIKI says this one is Frank's first designed house.
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