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 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*