164 N Ridgeland Ave

Construction date: documented 1906*

Builder:

W. A. Pillinger

Style:

Foursquare, Craftsman, Classical Revival

Historical Summary:

164 N Ridgeland Ave (originally N 64th Ave) is a contributing building within the Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District. The house was built in 1906 by W. A. Pillinger for owner Mrs. Thomas Baird.

Significant Owner(s):

Mrs. Thomas Baird

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

Architectural Description:

This is a 2.5-story single-family residence in the Craftsman style with Classical Revival influences built in 1906. The structural system is frame. Exterior walls are original stucco. The building has a pyramidal roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles. Windows are replacement double-hung sashes. There is a single-story open porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles on round wood piers. Porch is supported by ionic columns.

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

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Located in:

164 N Ridgeland Ave Oak Park, Illinois USA

164 N Ridgeland Ave

Construction date: documented 1906*