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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.
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Central Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
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7973 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
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Ward W. Willits House

559 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
4.6(11)
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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: Black Fodder Coffee, Bizzy Bees, Starbucks, Bertollis River Pizza, Panera Bread, Submarine Tender, Goldyburgers, Mickey's Gyros & Ribs, The Beacon Pub, Frank's Deli, local businesses: River Forest Chocolates, Hello Boba Truck, River Forest Town Center, Verizon, LOFT, AT&T Store, Farmington Foods Inc, Dutchess Cannabis, Forest Preserves of Cook County, Men's Wearhouse
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Nearby attractions of Ward W. Willits House

Keystone Park

Trailside Museum of Natural History

Keystone Park

Keystone Park

4.6

(116)

Open 24 hours
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Trailside Museum of Natural History

Trailside Museum of Natural History

4.9

(84)

Closed
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Nearby restaurants of Ward W. Willits House

Black Fodder Coffee

Bizzy Bees

Starbucks

Bertollis River Pizza

Panera Bread

Submarine Tender

Goldyburgers

Mickey's Gyros & Ribs

The Beacon Pub

Frank's Deli

Black Fodder Coffee

Black Fodder Coffee

4.8

(159)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Bizzy Bees

Bizzy Bees

4.7

(52)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Starbucks

Starbucks

3.6

(50)

$

Open until 8:00 PM
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Bertollis River Pizza

Bertollis River Pizza

4.5

(299)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of Ward W. Willits House

River Forest Chocolates

Hello Boba Truck

River Forest Town Center

Verizon

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AT&T Store

Farmington Foods Inc

Dutchess Cannabis

Forest Preserves of Cook County

Men's Wearhouse

River Forest Chocolates

River Forest Chocolates

4.8

(64)

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Hello Boba Truck

Hello Boba Truck

4.7

(22)

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River Forest Town Center

River Forest Town Center

4.3

(761)

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Verizon

Verizon

4.8

(517)

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Reviews of Ward W. Willits House

4.6
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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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