Prairie StylePrivate
Arthur B. Heurtley House
Oak Park, IllinoisCompleted 1902
About This Building
A bold early Prairie house with a Roman brick base and sweeping horizontal bands.
The Arthur B. Heurtley House is one of the finest early Prairie houses, notable for its Roman brick banding, low-pitched hipped roof, and the way the entrance is tucked beneath an arched opening on the side — a characteristic Wright move that compresses the approach before releasing visitors into the generous living spaces above. The house is a private residence but is visible from the street on Forest Avenue in Oak Park.
Key Features
Early Prairie masterwork
Roman brick banding
Characteristic compressed entry
Forest Avenue, Oak Park
Arthur B. Heurtley House, 1902
