A modern prairie-style house sits behind a manicured green lawn and shrubbery under a clear blue sky with tall trees in the background.

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Where the Ambergs Called Home:Three Remarkable Heritage Hill Houses17 October 2026Presented by The Meyer May House Director&nbsp;Heritage Hill, of course, has amazing houses. It also has a rich history of amazing families! For this special 3-hour eduational walk, we will explore the world of the Ambergs.&nbsp;The afternoon starts at the May House, 450 Madison&mdash;designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908&ndash;09&mdash;where Sophie (n&eacute;e Amberg) lived with her husband Meyer and their two children, Harriet and Richard. Next, we will visit the home of Sophie&rsquo;s parents, David and Hattie, at 505 College Ave (Hattie was the only child of Julius Houseman, the city&rsquo;s first Jewish mayor who also served as a Congressman in Washington). The Amberg House was a commission received by Wright in 1909, though this extraordinary house was designed by Marion Mahony, who had been an essential part of Wright&rsquo;s studio in Oak Park since the 1890s (as one of the first women in the U.S. to be licensed as an architect, Mahony is one of the great, underrated figures from Heritage Hill history). Finally, we&rsquo;ll conclude the tour, just around the corner, at 530 Madison for a rare look at the 1926 Tudor style house&mdash;designed by Kenneth Welch&mdash;that David and Hattie moved into toward the end of their lives. The day promises not only exceptional architecture, but the chance to see three fascinating houses together within the context of the history of the Amberg family.&nbsp;Please note&nbsp;that the day will involve walking and a lot of standing, as well as stairs.Two tours, each limited to about 20 people, will be offered starting at 1pm and 2:15pm. Heritage Hill donation required Your registration donation Heritage Hill Association&rsquo;s work to preserve these homes and share their history with neighbors, students, and visitors 📚. Please complete the form below to reserve your spot.

Where the Ambergs Called Home:Three Remarkable Heritage Hill Houses17 October 2026Presented by The Meyer May House Director Heritage Hill, of course, has amazing houses. It also has a rich history of amazing families! For this special 3-hour eduational walk, we will explore the world of the Ambergs. The afternoon starts at the May House, 450 Madison—designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908–09—where Sophie (née Amberg) lived with her husband Meyer and their two children, Harriet and Richard. Next, we will visit the home of Sophie’s parents, David and Hattie, at 505 College Ave (Hattie was the only child of Julius Houseman, the city’s first Jewish mayor who also served as a Congressman in Washington). The Amberg House was a commission received by Wright in 1909, though this extraordinary house was designed by Marion Mahony, who had been an essential part of Wright’s studio in Oak Park since the 1890s (as one of the first women in the U.S. to be licensed as an architect, Mahony is one of the great, underrated figures from Heritage Hill history). Finally, we’ll conclude the tour, just around the corner, at 530 Madison for a rare look at the 1926 Tudor style house—designed by Kenneth Welch—that David and Hattie moved into toward the end of their lives. The day promises not only exceptional architecture, but the chance to see three fascinating houses together within the context of the history of the Amberg family. Please note that the day will involve walking and a lot of standing, as well as stairs.Two tours, each limited to about 20 people, will be offered starting at 1pm and 2:15pm. Heritage Hill donation required Your registration donation Heritage Hill Association’s work to preserve these homes and share their history with neighbors, students, and visitors 📚. Please complete the form below to reserve your spot.

Heritage Hill Association Inc

Educational Walking Tour "Where the Ambergs Called Home"

450 Madison Ave SE

General Admission

$50