829 N Kenilworth Ave

Construction date: documented 1916*

Current name:

Dr. Lewis Concklin Residence

Builder:

Vierow Brothers

Style:

Gablefront bungalow, Craftsman.

Gablefront Craftsman Bungalow house with Prairie School influences.

Historical Summary:

The building is a Contributing Resource in the historic district. The house was constructed in 1916 by Vierow Brothers for owner Dr. Concklin.

Significant Owner(s):

Dr. Concklin

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 1.5-story single-family residence in the Craftsman style built in 1916. The structural system is frame. The foundation is concrete. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a gable roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with deep and brackets and one gabled dormer. There is one rear, side slope, brick chimney. Windows are replacement vinyl, 2/1 casements. There is a single-story, single-bay central platform/stoop characterized by a gabled roof clad in asphalt shingles with brackets posts.

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

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Located in:

829 N Kenilworth Ave Oak Park, Illinois USA

829 N Kenilworth Ave

Construction date: documented 1916*