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Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple

875 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
708-838-8873
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Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in Oak Park
Type: Architectural Buildings
Traveller Description: In September 2009, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple will celebrate its centennial—100 years since this Masterpiece on the Prairie was dedicated... more »
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London, Ontario, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Walking back to the train from FLW Home and Studio - we stopped in. We only went into the Common room and not the sanctuary

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Baldwin, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This is a functioning church building absent, intentionally so, any religious markers, built in 1906-1908. Its exterior is wholly clad in (recently-added) concrete panels with pea gravel aggregate overlaid atop the orioginal poured concrete. The structure is composed of three spaces, of varying heights (Entrance Hall, Meeting Room, Sanctuary) and lighting exposures.Thoughtful staff understood and could articulate the engineering and... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This is an amazing building, especially as a venue for small concerts. It is pure Wright -- classic, angular Prairie School design that is one of his masterpieces. It is actually a church with an active congregation that faces constant financial challenges in maintaining the building. Visit, and throw a few bucks into the coffer to support the ongoing (constant)... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Both the outside of this structure and the interior are radically different than any other house of worship that I've seen. The interior follows the FLW style of clean lines, earthy colors, and "non fussy" style with great light flowing from above. A must see building if in Oak Park.

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SKOKIE
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Frank Lloyd is an international figure in building abnd designs. This temple is a testimony to this great genieous.

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Franklin Park, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I am a great fan of frank Lloyd Wright so enjoy all his work. the temple was amazing in its design and although I didn't feel a certain type of comfort I do in a church it was still worth seeing.

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Oak Park, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Frank Lloyd Wright Unity Temple is also most popular area in Oak Park area. I usually see so many people comes to the area in the summer months.

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Small and short tour but wonderful. Frank never ceases to inspire me. Went here for a self-tour but would love to come to mass sometime just to take it all in.

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

This building will amaze and thrill you. I love when beauty and history collides. It has the advantage of being across from the very lovely and very new Main Library in Oak Park which is also worth a visit.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

The temple is very austere from the outside but amazingly light, airy and open on the inside. The spaces are great to be in. It's a pleasure to explore the interior spaces. I enjoyed just sitting in a pew and admiring the architecture. Anyone with an interest in architecture would thoroughly enjoy a visit.

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