Pleasant Home Foundation

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Posted by Ruben Macias Zermeño on May 06, 2016. Brought to you by facebook.

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My daughter's friend and I visited. My daughter did not want to go. She really missed out. Very historical and beautiful place. The tour guide explained every detail of the history of … My daughter's friend and I visited. My daughter did not want to go. She really missed out. Very historical and beautiful place. The tour guide explained every detail of the history of Pleasant Home. Great for...

Posted by ChattyKat08 on February 21, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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There is a lot to see in Oak Park, and many people miss Pleasant Home, a mansion that tells the story of life at the high end. With so many of Chicago's historic mansions gone, the mere … There is a lot to see in Oak Park, and many people miss Pleasant Home, a mansion that tells the story of life at the high end. With so many of Chicago's historic mansions gone, the mere fact that Pleasant Home...

Posted by RobertaOakParkIL on December 10, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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A home I've passed many times while walking the area, but I should've gone in sooner. In summer (old fashion movies shown on the porch) or a cozy winter craft fair or musical concert this … A home I've passed many times while walking the area, but I should've gone in sooner. In summer (old fashion movies shown on the porch) or a cozy winter craft fair or musical concert this is a neighborhood...

Posted by Chicagoehc on November 27, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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I had my wedding there in June 2014 and it was wonderfully beautiful. The woman that I worked with Sarah was nothing but helpful. She had different options ready to go in case it ended up raining and different seating options. When the wedding day arrived they had everything set up for me and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you Pleasant Home for making my wedding day...

Posted by Ashley Rodriguez-Ledbetter on September 17, 2015. Brought to you by facebook.

Pleasant Home Foundation was founded in 1989, and is located at 217 Home Ave in Oak Park. Additional information is available at www.pleasanthome.org or by contacting Laura Thompson at (708) 383-2654.

Posted on June 29, 2015. Brought to you by dandb.

It's hard for a building to stand out in a town already admired for its rich architectural bounty, but Pleasant Home, just south of the busy Marion St. shopping corridor, is one such example. Pleasant Home, also known as the John Farson House, was built in 1897 by noted Prairie School architect George Maher. It remains in great condition due to the foundation, which is dedicated to maintaining...

Posted on July 02, 2013. Brought to you by patch.

George Washington Maher constructed this house in 1897 for the eccentric banker John Farson. Maher followed the "motif-rhythm" theory of architecture, wherein ornamentation serves as symbolism of the place and people of a specific locality. In keeping with this theory, the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest decided to house a local history museum here. The exhibits rotate often and...

Posted on January 19, 2008. Brought to you by cityseekr.