OakParkApartments.com had heard rumors about a “Tea Room” being located at our 418 Lake St. property (Lake and Elmwood is how it is fondly referred to). Looking for some information on the history of the the “Tea Room”, OakParkApartments went to its’ friends at The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest to ask […]
Month: August 2015
Make Your Move Go Smooth
There was a time in apartment rental history when spring/summer were the big move out/move in seasons. No longer is that the case. Yes, spring and summer are still the busiest rental seasons but now-a-days any of the twelve months can be moving season. No matter when you decide to move, OakParkApartments.com want to provide […]
Did You Know? Oak Park History 101
Did you know that Oak Park was originally named Oak Ridge? Oak Park received its’ present day name only because there was another Illinois post office named Oak Ridge already in existence. Did you know that Oak Park had only a market, general store, a town newspaper and a stationary store up until 1872? […]
E.E. Roberts Park Manor Property Shines Like No Other
OakParkApartments.com has many buildings that are truly architecturally beautiful but none that are quite as significant as our Park Manor property, located at 173 – 181 North Grove. This architectural gem of a courtyard apartment building is said to be one the the most distinguished designs of famed architect, E.E. Roberts. E.E. Roberts, both owner […]
