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Designed in the Oak Park Home and Studio, Unity Temple (1905-08) represents a defining moment in Frank Lloyd Wright’s early career. The harmony of the building’s architecture and decorative elements exemplifies Wright’s philosophy of organic design. Unity Temple is one of Wright’s most sophisticated accomplishments, declaring a new era of innovation in modern architecture. TOURS Unity Temple is closed during restoration. Visit flwright.org for updates on tours, expected to resume in 2017. UNITY TEMPLE OAK PARK Lake Michigan HARLEM AVE. 1ST AVENUE/CUMBERLAND AUSTIN BLVD. CICERO AVE. CHICAGO AVENUE O’HARE AIRPORT MIDWAY AIRPORT 12 MILES 7 MILES 10 MILES 18 MILES 22 MILES DOWNTOWN CHICAGO HYDE PARK (CHICAGO) OAK PARK ROGERS PARK (CHICAGO) I-290 EISENHOWER EXPRESSWAY I-90 KENNEDY EXPRESSWAY I-94 EDENS EXPRESSWAY I-90 CHICAGO SKYWAY NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE I-90-94 DAN RYAN EXPRESSWAY I-55 STEVENSON EXPRESSWAY I-294 TRI-STATE TOLLWAY SOUTH LAK E S H O R E D RI VE HICA E PA All historic sites are accessible via public transportation. Transit Information: transitchicago.com or 312.836.7000 Lodging: choosechicago.com | visitoakpark.com GENEROUS SUPPORT PROVIDED BY 6.16.40k Designed by Daniel Burnham and John Root, The Rookery (1888) is one of Chicago’s greatest early commercial skyscrapers. The luminous and brilliantly articulated central light court was designed by Wright in 1905. Root’s original ornamental metalwork designs and Wright’s remodeling of goldleaf-incised Carrara marble result in a spectacular environment. TOURS Rookery Light Court Tour Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11 am – 1 pm Guided, 30 min. $7 adults; $5 students/seniors/military. Wednesdays at noon, includes Burnham Library 45 min. $12 adults; $10 students/seniors/military. THE ROOKERY LIGHT COURT DOWNTOWN CHICAGO FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S CHICAGO YOUR GATEWAY TO FLWRIGHT.ORG 875 LAKE ST, OAK PARK, IL TOURS SUSPENDED DURING RESTORATION 209 S. LASALLE ST, CHICAGO, IL TOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY, 11 AM,12 NOON, 1 PM SHOP: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM INFO AND TICKETS: FLWRIGHT.ORG AND 312.994.4000 SAVE WITH COMBINATION TOURS Make the most of your time in Oak Park, the epicenter of Wright architecture. Home and Studio Tour + Historic Neighborhood Walking Tour $27 adults; $21 students/seniors/military WRIGHT IN THE REGION TOURS Our day trips to the most celebrated Wright landmarks in Illinois and Wisconsin give you exclusive access with expert guides and transportation. See flwright.org.

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Designed in the Oak Park Home and Studio, Unity Temple (1905-08) represents a defining moment in Frank Lloyd Wright’s early career. The harmony of the building’s architecture and decorative elements exemplifies Wright’s philosophy of organic design. Unity Temple is one of Wright’s most sophisticated accomplishments, declaring a new era of innovation in modern architecture.

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Unity Temple is closed during restoration. Visit flwright.org for updates on tours, expected to resume in 2017.

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All historic sites are accessible via public transportation.Transit Information: transitchicago.com or 312.836.7000Lodging: choosechicago.com | visitoakpark.com

GENEROUS SUPPORT PROVIDED BY

6.16.40k

Designed by Daniel Burnham and John Root, The Rookery (1888) is one of Chicago’s greatest early commercial skyscrapers. The luminous and brilliantly articulated central light court was designed by Wright in 1905. Root’s original ornamental metalwork designs and Wright’s remodeling of goldleaf-incised Carrara marble result in a spectacular environment.

T O U R S

Rookery Light Court Tour Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11 am – 1 pm Guided, 30 min. $7 adults; $5 students/seniors/military.

Wednesdays at noon, includes Burnham Library 45 min. $12 adults; $10 students/seniors/military.

T H E R O O K E RY L I G H T C O U R T D O W N T O W N C H I C A G O

FR A N K L LOY D W R I G HT’S C H I C AG O

YO U R G AT E WAY T O

F LW R I G H T.O RG 875 LAKE ST, OAK PARK, IL TOURS SUSPENDED DURING RESTORATION

209 S. LASALLE ST, CHICAGO, IL TOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY, 11 AM,12 NOON, 1 PM SHOP: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

INFO AND TICKETS: FLWRIGHT.ORG AND 312.994.4000

SAVE WITH COMBINATION TOURS

Make the most of your time in Oak Park, the epicenter of Wright architecture. Home and Studio Tour + Historic Neighborhood Walking Tour $27 adults; $21 students/seniors/military

WRIGHT IN THE REGION TOURS

Our day trips to the most celebrated Wright landmarks in Illinois and Wisconsin give you exclusive access with expert guides and transportation. See flwright.org.

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Experience Wright’s first home and studio, birthplace of an architectural revolution. Wright used his home (1889) to explore design concepts that would shape his architectural philosophy. In his adjacent studio (1898), Wright and his associates developed a new American architecture—the Prairie style. The historic district surrounding the Home and Studio has the greatest number of Wright-designed homes anywhere.

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Guided Interior Tour Daily, 10 am – 4 pm Approx. 60 min. $17 adults; $14 students/seniors/military.

Wright Around Oak Park Tour A comprehensive tour of groundbreaking architecture in the area with the highest concentration of Wright buildings in the world. $55 Trust members; $60 non-members.

Photography Pass—Available on every scheduled Home and Studio guided tour. Permits still photography for personal use. $5 in addition to tour price.

Historic Neighborhood Walking Tour Self-guided audio tour* Available in 8 languages Daily, 9 am – 4 pm 30-45 min. $15 adults; $12 students/seniors/military Guided walks offered on Sundays.

One of the great masterpieces of 20th-century architecture and interior design, the Robie House (1908-10) synthesizes all the major innovations of Wright’s design philosophy. It is the definitive expression of his Prairie style and a precursor of modernism. A historic restoration is underway at the Robie House.

T O U R S

Guided Interior Tour Thursday – Monday, 10:30 am – 3 pm Approx. 60 min. $17 adults; $14 students/seniors/military.

Photography Pass—Permits still photography for personal use. $5 in addition to Guided Interior Tour.

Private Spaces In-depth Tour View all spaces in the house on this intimate in-depth tour. Includes photography for personal use. Limited to 10 guests. Saturday and Sunday, 9 am 90 min. $45 Trust

members; $55 non-members.

Wright built this richly conceived yet intimately scaled residence in 1915 for the president of Chicago’s Bach Brick Co. While adopting the vocabulary of Wright’s Prairie houses, the Bach House also looks toward the architect’s future stylistic directions in its crisp geometry and efficient scale.

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Guided Interior Tour Wednesday and Thursday, 11 am – 2:15 pm 45 min. $12 adults; $10 students/seniors/military.

Pedal Oak Park Bicycle Tour—Friday, Saturday, Sunday (June–September)

Explore Oak Park’s historic neighborhoods on a guided bike tour of 21 Wright-designed structures.

Wright Plus Housewalk—Third Saturday in May

Experience the annual architectural housewalk, featuring tours of spectacular private homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries.

After Hours—Friday evenings in April and October

Enjoy festive social evenings with live music, drinks, appetizers and casual tours of Wright’s famous Prairie style landmark.

The Bach House is available as a one-of-a-kind vacation rental property and as a distinctive event space. Visit www.emilbachhouse.com.

F R E D E R I C K C . R O B I E H O U S E C H I C A G O ( H Y D E PA R K )

E M I L B A C H H O U S E C H I C A G O ( R O G E R S PA R K )

M O R E P R O G R A M S V I S I T F LW R I G H T .O R G F O R A C O M P L E T E L I S T O F P R O G R A M S

*For all self-guided tours, equipment is checked out from the historic site and must be returned by the close of business.

Groups of 10 or more, call 312.994.4040. Limited accessibility for the mobility impaired. Programs subject to change. Advance tickets recommended. Pricing valid through May 2017.

All basic tours are free to Trust members.

Tour times at all sites vary by season and are subject to change. Check flwright.org or call 312.994.4000.

F R A N K L L OY D W R I G H T H O M E A N D S T U D I O O A K PA R K

5757 S. WOODLAWN AVE (HYDE PARK), CHICAGO, IL TOURS: THURSDAY – MONDAY, 10:30 AM – 3 PM MUSEUM SHOP: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

7415 N. SHERIDAN RD, (ROGERS PARK), CHICAGO, IL TOURS: WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY, (MAY – SEPT), 11 AM – 2:15 PM

951 CHICAGO AVE, OAK PARK, IL TOURS: DAILY, 10 AM – 4 PM MUSEUM SHOP: 9 AM – 5 PM

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WRIGHT AROUND CHICAGO BUS TOUR

Mondays and Wednesdays (June – October)

Leave the driving to us as you experience the best of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Chicago. Includes tours of three Wright sites, historic neighborhood walk and lunch. See flwright.org.