Oak Park Village Hall

Construction date: documented 1975*

Current name:

Architect:

Harry Weese and Associates

Builder:

Turner Construction Company

Style:

Government facility, Modern Movement.

See attached National Register of Historic Places nomination report

Open to the public:

Yes. Public building open on week days between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST

Historical Summary:

See attached National Register of Historic Places nomination report

Significant Owner(s):

Village of Oak Park

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : 2014, Oak Park Village Hall

Evaluation of Potential Eligibility:

Individually eligible

Associated Files:

Oak_Park_Village_Hall_NR-FINAL.pdf

Architectural Description:

This is a 2-story government building in the Modern Movement style built in 1975. The structural system is masonry. Exterior walls are original brick. The building has a shed roof clad in original standing seam metal. Roof is standing seam terne-coated stainless steel. There is one northwest corner, exterior, brick chimney. Windows are original aluminum, 1-light casements. Also fixed. Flat awning with glass walls in front of south entrance. Primary entry ways are centered on south facade and in courtyard on north facade. Secondary exits on southwest and northeast corners and in courtyard. Ramp in courtyard leads up to secondary entrance to council chambers.

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

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Located in:

123 Madison St Oak Park, Illinois USA

Oak Park Village Hall

Construction date: documented 1975*