Kenilworth Centennial Homes
1889 - 1899
A Planned
Community
Community
Joseph Sears
Inside the
Sears’ Home
1900 - 1914
An Experimental
New Style
New Style
1915 - 1926
Kenilworth’s Expansion
Commemorating
Centennial Home Plaque Program
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Kenilworth Centennial Homes
The Suburban Ideal
Welcome to Kenilworth Centennial Homes, 1889-1926 – 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.
