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Unity Temple

Unity Temple is a historic place in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000240.

Oak Park, Cook County, IllinoisListed April 17, 1970NRIS #70000240★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Unity Temple?

Unity Temple is a Unitarian Universalist church building that houses the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 875 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. The structure, designed by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the Prairie style, is cited as an early example of modern architecture. The building consists of an auditorium to the north and a church house called Unity House to the south. The two sections, and an entrance pavilion between them, are made of reinforced concrete.

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Listing details

Name
Unity Temple
City
Oak Park
County
Cook County
State
Illinois
Listed on the National Register
April 17, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000240
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.88834, -87.79681
When was Unity Temple listed on the National Register?

Unity Temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970.

Where is Unity Temple located?

Unity Temple is located in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois at approximately 41.88834, -87.79681. See the map above.

Is Unity Temple a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Unity Temple is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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