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

Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Fund

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 9, 2025

1. Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Fund Marker

Inscription. In 2012 the donors acknowledged here established a permanent preservation fund to maintain this Frank Lloyd Wright landmark site. They are recognized in gratitude for their support and belief in historic preservation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Frank Lloyd Wright series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2012.

Location. 41° 53.652′ N, 87° 47.966′ W. Marker is in Oak Park, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Chicago Avenue east of Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 951 Chicago 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: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (here, next to this marker); Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Grace W. Trout (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moore-Dugal Residence (about 600 feet away); Ernest Hemingway Boyhood Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Ernest Hemingway (approx. ¼ mile away); Austin Gardens Woodland Habitat

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(approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Austin Gardens Woodland Habitat (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Park.

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 9, 2025

2. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

The Preservation Fund marker is on the right.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 9, 2025

3. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.