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The Nineteenth Century Club

178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301

Historic Sites

Home to Oak Park's largest ballroom, the Nineteenth Century Club has been around since 1891 but retains its historical styling and significance.

Originally founded in 1891 as a private club for forward-thinking women, the Nineteenth Century Club continues the tradition of social and cultural advancement to this day. One of Oak Park's premiere venues for educational, cultural, and philanthropic events, it boasts an elegant and expansive parlor suited well for weddings and a recently restored ballroom that draws an impressive lineup of musical performances.

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