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Oak Park, Illinois

Located in Cook County, Illinois, Oak Park was established in 1833. Has the world's largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings. Ernest Hemingway was born at 339 N. Oak Park Avenue in 1899.

Founded 1833 | Population 53,000 | Peak 53,000 (2024) | County Cook County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Oak Park, Illinois

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1833Founded: W Chicago suburb.

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1889Frank Lloyd Wright: Wright opens studio.

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1899Hemingway Born: Ernest Hemingway born.

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2010Modern Era: Oak Park continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

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Did You Know?

Has the world's largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings.

Ernest Hemingway was born at 339 N. Oak Park Avenue in 1899.

One of the first communities in the U.S. to actively pursue racial integration.

Oak Park is located in Cook County, Illinois.

Oak Park was founded in 1833.

Famous People from Oak Park, Illinois

Ernest Hemingway

Screenwriter, Writer · Born Jul 21, 1899 · Died Jul 2, 1961 (age 61)

Betty White

Singer, Comedian · Born Jan 17, 1922 · Died Dec 31, 2021 (age 99)

Richard Bach

Writer, Aircraft Pilot · Born Jun 23, 1936 · Age 89

John Robert Schrieffer

Physicist, University Teacher · Born May 31, 1931 · Died Jul 27, 2019 (age 88)

Bob Newhart

Actor, Comedian · Born Sep 5, 1929 · Died Jul 18, 2024 (age 94)

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