Oak Park in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Moore-Dugal Residence

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021

1. Moore-Dugal Residence Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1895, this is Frank Lloyd Wrights' first independent commission in Oak Park after Wright left the offices of Adler and Sullivan in 1893. On December 23 1922, at 2:24 am, a spectacular fire destroyed the third and fourth floors of the home. Wright immediately returned to Oak Park in 1923 to redesign and rebuild the home for a second time.

"A porch on a half timber English tudor. That never happened before."
Frank Lloyd Wright

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Frank Lloyd Wright series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1922.

Location. 41° 53.57′ N, 87° 48.025′ W. Marker is in Oak Park, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Forest Avenue north of Lake Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grace W. Trout (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Campaign (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Fund (about 600 feet away); Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (about 600 feet away); Austin Gardens Woodland Habitat

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Austin Gardens Woodland Habitat (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Nineteenth Century Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); The History of Austin Gardens (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Park.

Also see . . . Nathan G. Moore House (Wikipedia).

"The Nathan G. Moore House, also known as the Moore-Dugal Residence, is a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The house was built one block south of Wright's home and studio at 333 Forest Avenue in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois. It was originally completed in 1895 in the Tudor Revival style at the request of client Nathan Moore. Wright obliged his client's wishes, but long after disliked the house for its adherence to historical styles.

A 1922 fire gave Wright the opportunity to redesign the house. The structure was completely rebuilt above the first or lowest floor in a manner in keeping with Wright's other works of the late 1910s and early 1920s. While the new design stayed evocative of Tudor architecture, the house was heavily ornamented by details of Sullivanesque, Mayan, and other exotic origins. Wright's second scheme remains largely intact today and the house continues to be a private residence
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021

2. Moore-Dugal Residence and Marker
despite a brief period as a tour home."

(Submitted on August 31, 2021.)

<i>Nathan G. Moore House, Oak Park, Illinois, early 20th century </i> image. Click for full size.

Percy H. Sloan (courtesy of the Newberry Library, via Wikipedia Commons)

3. Nathan G. Moore House, Oak Park, Illinois, early 20th century

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,152 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.