Kenilworth Centennial Homes
1889 - 1899
A Planned
Community
Community
Joseph Sears
Inside the
Sears’ Home
1900 - 1914
An Experimental
New Style
New Style
1915 - 1925
Kenilworth’s Expansion
Commemorating
Centennial Home Plaque Program
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Kenilworth Centennial Homes
The Suburban Ideal
Welcome to Kenilworth Centennial Homes, 1889-1925 – a captivating journey through a time of architectural growth and development of a residential community known for its exceptional construction standards.
Encounter the visionary minds who shaped these 300 centennial homes, including the acclaimed Franklin P. Burnham and the prolific George W. Maher. Each architectural style – from the ornate details of the Queen Anne to the clean lines of the Prairie School – reflects the aspirations and evolving lifestyles of a century past.
The museum exhibit was on display from April 2024 to March 2025.
