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

Mills Park and Pleasant Home

Photographed by Sean Flynn

1. Mills Park and Pleasant Home Marker

Inscription. Architecture
The interior of Pleasant Home boasts glorious art glass windows, ornate wood hand carvings, delicate mosaic floors and beautiful brass and glass light fixtures. There are nine fireplaces, five bedrooms, and many original furnishings designed by architect George W. Maher.
Photos by James Caulfield

Tours
Docent-guided and self-guided tours of Pleasant Home are offered year-round. Visit www.pleasanthome.org for tour information.
Group tours for up to 80 guests and "Tour & Tea" for up to six guests can be made by reservation. School field trips are always welcome.
Pictured above is the Great Hall, where guests have been welcomed for over a century.

Programs and Rentals
Pleasant Home Foundation hosts a series of cultural, educational and community programming. The program schedule is updated regularly at www.pleasanthome.org.
Pleasant Home is available for private rental events such as wedding ceremonies, intimate social gatherings and corporate meetings.
Pictured above is the Library, filled with carved wood bookcases and a unique stained glass light fixture.

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public historic site (also known as the John Farson House) was once the private home of John and Mamie Farson (1897-1910) and Herbert and Leonie Mills (1910-1939). The entire estate has been owned by the Park District of Oak Park since 1939 and operated by the Pleasant Home Foundation since 1990. Mills Park (named after the second owners) features historic, natural and discovery zones for all to enjoy. Pleasant Home, designed by George W. Maher in 1897, is a National Historic Landmark. Visit www.pdop.org for more information.

Erected by Park District of Oak Park and Pleasant Home Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 41° 53.124′ N, 87° 48.014′ W. Marker is in Oak Park, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of Home Avenue and Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling south on Home Avenue. The marker is one of six on the grounds of Mills Park and Pleasant Home. This one is close to the front entrance on Home Avenue.

Marker in front of Pleasant Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 15, 2023

2. Marker in front of Pleasant Home

Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 Home 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: Pleasant Home (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mills Park and Pleasant Home (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mills Park and Pleasant Home (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mills Park and Pleasant Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Solar System (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Volcanoes (about 500 feet away); Cambrian Sea (about 500 feet away); Ancient Illinois Climate (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map

South side of Pleasant Home, with part of Mills Park in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 15, 2023

3. South side of Pleasant Home, with part of Mills Park in the background

of all markers in Oak Park.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Mills Park and Pleasant Home, Oak Park, IL

Also see . . . Pleasant Home Foundation. The official website of the foundation that operates the Pleasant Home. (Submitted on August 17, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on August 25, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.