Henderson, Frank B., House
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Why it's listed
Standing at the corner of Kenilworth and Adelia streets in Elmhurst, Illinois, this two-story house was designed in 1901 by Frank Lloyd Wright and his short-term partner H. Webster Tomlinson and completed in 1905 for Chicago businessman Frank B. Henderson. It rests on a low concrete base and has high stucco walls with dark wood trim, a low hipped roof with deep eaves, a central chimney, art glass casement windows and an open first-floor plan. Inside, the living room, dining room and library flow together around a central hearth, and a large south terrace serves as additional living space. Four bedrooms occupy the second floor. The house was listed for its architecture as a good local example of the Prairie School and of Wright's work between 1901 and 1908. It is also one of only a few houses he designed with Tomlinson. Only minor alterations have changed the original design.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a good local example of Prairie School architecture under Criterion C. It shows the completeness of Wright's practice between 1901 and 1908 and brings together the features of his mature Prairie houses. It is also one of only a few houses Wright designed with his short-term partner Tomlinson.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 02000844, listed August 9, 2002. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 301 S. Kenilworth, Elmhurst |
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| County | DuPage County |
| Listed | August 9, 2002 |
| Reference number | 02000844 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1905 |
| Architect / builder | Wright, Frank Lloyd & Tomlinson, H. Webster (architects); Norling, Charles (builder) |
| Architectural style | Prairie School |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single dwelling; the form says it remains much as designed apart from minor alterations such as updated kitchen cabinetry, a converted basement area and added bathrooms. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 41.89422, -87.93845 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 02000844.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5423662
- This listing as JSON
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