Livingston in Madison County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Futuro House
Future Plans
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 2, 2025
1. Futuro House Marker
This 1968 Futuro House is an iconic piece of design conceived by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen. The Futuro House, known for its distinctive UFO-like shape, was originally designed as a portable ski chalet and symbolized futuristic living during the Space Age. Only a few dozen remain worldwide, with around 14 scattered across the USA. One has a home at Area 66 Attractions. Our mission is to restore this unique structure to its former glory, celebrate its innovative design, and transform it into a one-of-a-kind Airbnb experience. We aim to have it ready to welcome guests by the end of the year. If you'd like to support our efforts or make a donation, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Erected by Pink Elephant Antique Mall / Area 66 Attractions.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 38° 57.614′ N, 89° 45.886′ W. Marker is in Livingston, Illinois, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive and Livingston Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Veterans
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Henry's Rabbit Ranch, Staunton, Illinois (approx. 3.2 miles away); Historic Route 66 Illinois (approx. 3.2 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); Ill. Traction System (approx. 3.8 miles away); Trucking Down 66 - Cassens Transport and Hamel (approx. 6.6 miles away); Soulsby Shell Station, Mt. Olive, Illinois (approx. 7.8 miles away);
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 2, 2025
2. Futuro House
Also see . . . Pink Elephant Antique Mall. (Submitted on May 2, 2025.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 2, 2025
3. Pink Elephant Antique Mall
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 2, 2025
4. Futuro House Interior
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 2, 2025
5. Historic Route 66
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
