Pleasant Home, Oak Park
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Facts and practical information
Pleasant Home, also known as the John Farson House, is a historic home located in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, United States. The large, Prairie style mansion was designed by architect George Washington Maher and completed in 1897. The house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1972. Exactly 24 years later, in 1996, it was declared a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior. ()
Built: 1897 (127 years ago)Coordinates: 41°53'7"N, 87°48'2"W
Day trips
Pleasant Home – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Unity Temple, Birthplace of Ernest Hemingway, Horse Show Fountain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Pleasant Home open?
Pleasant Home is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Pleasant Home?
Nearby attractions include Calvary Memorial Church, Oak Park (6 min walk), Unity Temple, Oak Park (8 min walk), George W. Smith House, Oak Park (8 min walk), Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park (9 min walk).
How to get to Pleasant Home by public transport?
The nearest stations to Pleasant Home:
Train
Bus
Metro
Train
- Oak Park (4 min walk)
Bus
- Harlem/Lake Green Line Station • Lines: 90 (5 min walk)
- North Blvd & Harlem • Lines: 90 (6 min walk)
Metro
- Harlem/Lake • Lines: Green (6 min walk)
- Oak Park • Lines: Green (10 min walk)