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A National Historic Landmark. The small temple, which celebrated its centennial in 2009, is a fascinating piece of architecture. One of eight buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright to be listed as a world heritage site.
Unity Temple is a Unitarian Universalist church building that houses the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 875 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. The structure, designed by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the Prairie style, is cited as an early example of modern architecture. The building consists of an auditorium to the north and a church house called Unity House to the south. The two sections, and an entrance pavilion between them, are made of reinforced concrete.
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Notable for being the filming location for the interior church scene of the movie Home Alone. This building holds an active congregation, so it is not usually open for film tourism, but they have hosted screenings of the movie in the sanctuary in previous Decembers.
Where Hemingway spent his first six years and The Hemingway Museum (200 N Oak Park Avenue).
The Midwest's oldest outdoor theatre. Performances run Jun-Aug.
A 30-room prairie-style house designed in 1897 by George W. Maher.
This amazing house is not very large and admission is strictly limited. You may be able to turn up on a wet February day and gain immediate entrance but for most of the year you will have to book in advance. Walking tours to other Frank Lloyd Wright houses in the Oak Park area are also organized.
Community farmers' market featuring local and regional vendors, live music, and donuts. Most vendors accept cards as well as cash, and eligible items can be purchased with SNAP benefits.