300 N Elmwood Ave Oak Park, Illinois USA

300 N Elmwood Ave

Construction date: documented 1911*

Builder:

J. M. Mather

Style:

Prairie influenced, Craftsman

Significant Owner(s):

J. M. Mather

 

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture
Designated at Local level : Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture

Rating or Rank:

Contributing

Evaluation of Potential Eligibility:

Potentially eligible as a contributing resource

Architectural Description:

This is a 2.5-story single-family residence in the Craftsman style built in 1911. The structural system is masonry. The foundation is poured concrete. Exterior walls are original stucco. The building has a cross gable roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles and brackets. There is one side left, exterior, brick and stucco chimney. Windows are original wood, 4/1 casements. Also 6-light wood casements and 4-over-1 replacement wood double-hung windows. There is a single-story, partial-width open porch characterized by a gabled roof clad in asphalt shingles with square stuccoed posts on geometric patern stuccoed piers. Side entry on side street.

* Date source: Village of Oak Park building permit archives.

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