Riverside in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
F.F. Tomek House
Photographed by Sean Flynn, April 23, 2024
1. F.F. Tomek House Marker
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This house possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
Erected 1999 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Frank Lloyd Wright, the National Historic Landmarks, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 41° 49.943′ N, 87° 49.022′ W. Marker is in Riverside, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Nuttall Road north of Bartram Road, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Nuttall Road, Riverside IL 60546, 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: Riverside, Illinois (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Riverside (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brookfield Zoo (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Riverside (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Riverside (approx. 0.4 miles away); Private Albert Edward Moore (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Regarding F.F. Tomek House. The F.F. Tomek House, also known as the Ship House, is one of 89 National Historic Landmarks in Illinois, 55 of which are in Cook County. Two other landmarks are in Riverside: the Riverside Historic District, which includes the Tomek home, and the Avery Cooley House, which was also designed by Wright and is located about a mile southwest of here. The house is one of 26 landmarks designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Also see . . .
1. Frederick F. Tomek House. Frank Lloyd Wright Trust website entry (Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. F. F. Tomek House. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on June 21, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Sean Flynn, April 23, 2024
2. F.F. Tomek House and Marker
Photographed by Sean Flynn, April 23, 2024
3. F.F. Tomek House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
