158 N Ridgeland Ave

Construction date: documented 1908*

Builder:

Vierow Brothers

Style:

Foursquare, Prairie School

Historical Summary:

158 N Ridgeland Ave (originally N 64th Ave) is a contributing building within the Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District. It was built in 1908 by the Vierow Brothers for owner W. G. Long.

Significant Owner(s):

W. G. Long

Status of Historic Designation:

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

Rating or Rank:

Contributing

Associated Files:

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Architectural Description:

This is a 2.5-story single-family residence in the Prairie School style built in 1908. The structural system is masonry. The foundation is poured concrete. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a pyramidal roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles. Windows are replacement double-hung sashes. There is a single-story, full-span open porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles on square brick piers. There is a two-story, rear and south side, brick addition.

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

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Located in:

158 N Ridgeland Ave Oak Park, Illinois USA

158 N Ridgeland Ave

Construction date: documented 1908*