The Villa District, Chicago
This landmark district was built in 1902 by a number of architects, many of them visibly influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style of architecture.
This landmark district was built in 1902 by a number of architects, many of them visibly influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style of architecture. Most notable among these were bungalows designed by the architectural firm of Hatzfeld and Knox, whose partner Clarence Hatzfeld would later design the fieldhouse and natatorium at Portage Park. The area showcases many unique Craftsman and Prairie style homes fronting on picturesque boulevard style streets.
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About The Villa District
between Addison, Pulaski, Avondale, and Hamlin
The Villa District and Nearby Sights on Map
Albany Park Theater Project
A community gem: experienced theater veterans guide a multi-ethnic ensemble of teenagers in creating original plays about the immigrant stories in their neighborhood
Gompers Park
A big, lovely park (39 acres) with the full range of outdoor sports activities, including a lagoon for fishing
Marie's Golden Cue
A classic pool hall with eighteen well-kept tables
Carl Schurz High School
A massive 1910 Prairie School masterpiece by Dwight Perkins, possibly the biggest example of the architectural style, and still a working high school
St. Wenceslaus Church
The other monumental religious edifice that dominates the Avondale skyline, it is considered to be 'one of the best examples of the fusion of Art Deco stylings with medieval European architecture in the city of Chicago
Cambodian Association of Illinois
In addition to their work with Cambodian immigrants and refugees, the CAI also runs a small but highly effective Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial at their building near Albany Park
National Veterans Art Museum
A collection of over 500 evocative pieces of art, created by artists who served in Vietnam
Gateway Theater/Copernicus Foundation
A Polish Cultural Center in Jefferson Park, housed in the old Gateway Theater movie palace
Horner Park
Great big wonderful park with plenty of softball fields, football and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, trees, and a nice walking path
Jefferson Memorial Park
Beloved local park with seasonal concerts and seven acres of outdoor fun, including fields for baseball, football, soccer, and tennis, as well as a swimming pool and a spray pool