Baha’i House of Worship One of only seven Baha’i temples in the world, this ornate 20-storey-tall temple features exquisite lace-like ornamentation, lavish grounds dotted with juniper trees and nine fountains. 100 Linden, Wilmette
Farnsworth House Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1951, this stunning “glass box” that seemingly floats above the banks of the Fox River is considered to be an icon of the American Modernist movement. Tours are available. 14520 River, Plano
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Tour the home and studio of this legendary architect who lived and worked in Oak Park as he perfected his Prairie style of architecture while designing several houses in the area. 951 Chicago, Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright Unity Temple Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and visit Unity Temple, the only surviving public building of the architect’s early Prairie School period, which Wright called his “little jewel”. 875 Lake, Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright Pettit Memorial Chapel Take a free self-guided tour of the Chapel, located in the Belvidere Cemetery, which was built in 1907 in memory of a local doctor. 1121 N. Main, Belvidere
Dana-Thomas House One of the best-preserved examples of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie design contains some 100 pieces of original Wright-designed furniture and stunning art glass. 301 E. Lawrence, Springfield
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