Local history museum
Chicago, IL 60302
+1 708 383 2654
Review © 2009, Wcities
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Local history museum |
217 Home Avenue Chicago, IL 60302 +1 708 383 2654 |
George Washington Maher constructed this house in 1897 for the eccentric banker John Farson. Maher followed the "motif-rhythm" theory of architecture, wherein ornamentation serves as symbolism of the place and people of a specific locality. In keeping with this theory, the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest decided to house a local history museum here. The exhibits rotate often and include the literary heritage of Ernest Hemingway and Edgar Rice Burroughs. Admission: Adults, $3, seniors, $2. Review © 2009, Wcities |
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