The Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest will hold its Ninth Annual Housewalk, Glimpses of Oak Park: Then and Now, on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s tour focuses on the Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District and will spotlight seven houses in the western section of the District.
Featured is the award-winning home of Historical Society President Kelli Kline and her husband Tom who have meticulously restored their 1887 Queen Anne Victorian to the period. This ten-year restoration has won several awards.
Also open for the first time is the John Seaman House, thought to be the most original Victorian interior still intact today. Built in 1894 and designed by noted local architect H. G. Fiddelke, this imposing Classical Revival mansion captures the architectural style popular following the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago.
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Pre-paid reserved tickets are $30 ($25 for members). Reserve by calling (708) 848-6755 or online at oprfhistory.org. Pick up and purchase tickets for $35 the day of the event at Pleasant Home, 217 S. Home Avenue in Oak Park.
Tickets are also available in Oak Park at the Oak Park Visitors Center, 1010 Lake St., The Book Table, 1045 Lake St., Frame Warehouse, 346 Harrison and at the Forest Agency, 7310 Madison St. in Forest Park.
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All proceeds benefit the Historical Society, a not-for-profit community organization.
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