William C. Stephens Residence

Construction date: documented 1909*

Architect:

Spencer and Powers

Style:

Gable front, Tudor Revival, Prairie School

Historical Summary:

167 N Ridgeland Ave (originally N 64th Ave) is a contributing building within the Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District. It was designed by Spencer and Powers in 1909 for owner William C. Stephens.

Significant Owner(s):

William C. Stephens

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 Tudor Revival style with Prairie School influences built in 1909. The building is irregular in plan. The foundation is poured concrete. Exterior walls are original stucco and original brick. The building has a cross gable roof clad in original clay tiles. There is a single-story, side with side-gable enclosed porch characterized by a gabled roof clad in clay tiles on rectangular brick piers.

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

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Located in:

167 N Ridgeland Ave Oak Park, Illinois USA

William C. Stephens Residence

Construction date: documented 1909*