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Historic house · Oak Park, Illinois
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home
The Victorian house where Ernest Hemingway was born in 1899, restored with period furniture and open to visitors in Oak Park.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home
Ernest Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899, in this wooden Victorian house with a tower and porch, in his maternal grandparents’ home in Oak Park. He lived in the town until finishing high school, before leaving for journalism and World War I.
The house was restored by the Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park with furniture and objects from the late 19th century, some from the family, and shows the room where the writer was born and the environment in which he spent his early years. Guided tours tell of Hemingway’s childhood and life in Oak Park at the time.
A few blocks away is the house where the family lived afterward, which is a private residence.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one hour.
Best time
On visiting days, which are often concentrated toward the end of the week; check the website.
How to get there
A walk of about ten minutes from the train station, along Lake Street.
Tip
Check opening days and hours before you go, because the house is not open every day.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home
Was Hemingway born in Oak Park?
Yes, in 1899, in this house where his maternal grandparents lived.
Is Hemingway’s birthplace open every day?
No; visits are usually concentrated on certain days of the week. Check the website.
Is Hemingway’s birthplace far from Unity Temple?
No, it’s a few blocks away, in downtown Oak Park.