646 Fair Oaks Ave

Construction date: documented 1946*

Architect:

Martin H. Braun

Builder:

L. A. McAlpin

Style:

Ranch, Minimal Traditional

Significant Owner(s):

Frank W. McAlpin

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District 1973
Designated at Local level : Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District 1972

Rating or Rank:

Non-Contributing

Evaluation of Potential Eligibility:

Not eligible / non-contributing

Architectural Description:

This is a 1-story single-family residence in the Minimal Traditional style built in 1946. The structural system is masonry. Exterior walls are original brick and original stone veneer. Vertical wide-board siding in front gable. The building has a hip and gable roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles. There is one side right, straddle ridge, brick chimney and one side left, straddle ridge, brick chimney. Windows are original wood, 6-light casements. There is a single-story, single-bay open porch characterized by a flat canopy roof with modern metal posts. Entry door flanked by square fluted pilaters.

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

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Located in:

646 Fair Oaks Ave Oak Park, Illinois USA

646 Fair Oaks Ave

Construction date: documented 1946*