Unity Temple, Oak Park
Facts and practical information
Unity Temple is a Unitarian Universalist church in Oak Park, Illinois, and the home of the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation. It was designed by the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and built between 1905 and 1908. Unity Temple is considered to be one of Wright's most important structures dating from the first decade of the twentieth century. Because of its consolidation of aesthetic intent and structure through use of a single material, reinforced concrete, Unity Temple is considered by many architects to be the first modern building in the world. This idea became of central importance to the modern architects who followed Wright, such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and even the post-modernists, such as Frank Gehry. In 2019, along with seven other buildings designed by Wright in the 20th century, Unity Temple was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. ()
Unity Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Pleasant Home, Birthplace of Ernest Hemingway, Horse Show Fountain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Unity Temple open?
- Monday 9 am - 4:15 pm
- Tuesday 9 am - 4:15 pm
- Wednesday 9 am - 4:15 pm
- Thursday 9 am - 4:15 pm
- Friday 9 am - 3:15 pm
- Saturday 9 am - 11:15 am
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Unity Temple?
How to get to Unity Temple by public transport?
Bus
- Lake & Oak Park • Lines: 309, 313 (3 min walk)
- Oak Park & Lake • Lines: 311 (4 min walk)
Metro
- Oak Park • Lines: Blue, Green (29 min walk)
- Harlem/Lake • Lines: Green (10 min walk)
Train
- Oak Park (7 min walk)