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

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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?

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Has the world's largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings.
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Ernest Hemingway was born at 339 N. Oak Park Avenue in 1899.
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One of the first communities in the U.S. to actively pursue racial integration.
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Oak Park is located in Cook County, Illinois.
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Oak Park was founded in 1833.
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