Pleasant Home, Oak Park

About Pleasant Home

Pleasant Home in Oak Park is a 30-room architectural gem showcasing Prairie School design and 19th-century craftsmanship. Visitors tour rooms displaying custom woodwork, extraordinary art glass windows, a massive fireplace, intricate woodcarvings, and tile work. The first floor includes a drawing room, dining room, and an airy space opening to an expansive front porch. Museum rooms on the second floor house displays of original furnishings by architect George W. Maher, while two wedding suites occupy additional second-floor space. The home sits adjacent to Mills Park, providing peaceful views from both interior rooms and the front porch. Docent-led tours offer deeper exploration of the architecture and design. The venue serves families and groups interested in architectural history and early-20th-century design. Pleasant Home is located in Oak Park, minutes from downtown Chicago and accessible by public transportation.