The House of Tomorrow Today

Vacant since 1999, architect George Keck’s futuristic House of Tomorrow, built for the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, sat shrouded in plywood and weatherproof wrapping in Indiana Dunes National Park until funding from the Department of the Interior kickstarted exterior restoration in 2023.

On July 15, hear the story behind the iconic landmark’s revival from the expert team of architects, engineers, and preservationists tasked with its restoration. Producer and director Glenn Pratt begins the program with a screening of his short documentary film, The New House of Tomorrow: Restoring America’s First Glass House, capturing the remarkable 30-year journey to save and restore the home. A panel discussion follows with Charlie Hasbrouck of bKL Architecture, Jeff Berglund of Berglund Construction, and Mike Ford of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, who will detail efforts to reinforce the home’s signature spoke-and-wheel structural system while integrating modern technology and materials. Todd Zeiger, vice president of heritage trades and director of Indiana Landmarks’ Northern Regional Office, offers updates on the house’s next chapter.

Tickets are $10/general public and free for Indiana Landmarks members. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 6 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks Center (which is accessible to all) or online via Zoom.

NOTE: Due to the film screening included in the program, a recording will not be available to attendees after the event.