Ravine Bluffs Development, Glencoe

Name: Ravine Bluffs Development
Address: Glencoe, United States

#10 among attractions in Glencoe

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The Ravine Bluffs Development was commissioned in 1915 by Frank Lloyd Wright's attorney, Sherman Booth Jr. It is located in Glencoe, Illinois. Six houses, three poured concrete sculptures, and one bridge were built. Five of the houses were for rent when built. All 5 rental houses share the same basic floor plan as "A Fireproof House for $5000". ()

Coordinates: 42°8'40"N, 87°45'48"W

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North Shore (Glencoe)Glencoe United States

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Ravine Bluffs Development – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chicago Botanic Garden, Northbrook Court, Edens Plaza, North Shore Congregation Israel.

1.3 miW
Extensive gardens and nature preserves
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
34 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Glencoe, Illinois, the Chicago Botanic Garden stands as a verdant oasis in the heart of Cook County. This expansive garden is not just a feast for the eyes with its lush landscapes and colorful blooms but also serves as a museum of...
2.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Northbrook Court, Northbrook
71 min walk • Northbrook Court is a shopping mall in Northbrook, Illinois with a collection of stores serving the North Shore suburbs of Chicago. Located on 130 acres of land, its anchor stores are Shoppers Find and Neiman Marcus. This mall also features a 14-screen AMC Theatres on the south side of the mall.
4.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Edens Plaza, Wilmette
112 min walk • Edens Plaza is a strip mall in the town of Wilmette, Illinois. It was built by Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in 1956, and, until 2018, was anchored by one of their stores. It is located on a triangular parcel of land between Lake Avenue, Skokie Boulevard and the Edens Expressway.
0.5 miNE
Synagogue
North Shore Congregation Israel, Glencoe
13 min walk • North Shore Congregation Israel is a Reform synagogue located at 1185 Sheridan Road in Glencoe, Illinois. The congregation started in 1920 as the North Shore branch of Sinai Congregation, and is the oldest in the Chicago North Shore suburbs.
4.4 miS
42°4'56"N • 87°46'53"W
Wagner Farm, Glenview
112 min walk • Farm, Museum
4.9 miSW
42°5'23"N • 87°49'30"W
The Glen Town Center, Glenview
126 min walk • Shop, Shopping, Shopping centre
1.3 miS
Golf
Skokie Country Club, Glencoe
33 min walk • Skokie Country Club is a private country club in Glencoe, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Founded in 1897, it features a 7091-yard 18-hole course. In 1922, it hosted the U.S. Open that was won by Gene Sarazen. Phil Gaudin was serving as the head professional at Skokie Country Club when it hosted the 1922 U.S. Open.
3.3 miNW
Library
Highland Park Public Library, Highland Park
84 min walk • The Highland Park Public Library is the public library serving Highland Park, Illinois. It is located at 494 Laurel Ave across the intersection from the Metra station.
4.3 miW
42°10'2"N • 87°50'28"W
Deerfield Area Historical Society, Deerfield
110 min walk • Museum
4.3 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
William McJunkin House, Wilmette
109 min walk • The William McJunkin House is a historic house at 151 Sheridan Road in Winnetka, Illinois. The house was built in 1928-29 for William McJunkin, founder and president of the McJunkin Advertising Company.
4.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Deerfield Square, Deerfield
116 min walk • Deerfield Square is an upscale lifestyle center shopping area located in Deerfield, Illinois. The center was the first of its kind in the area, but now faces more competition. It opened in 2000.