Socializing at the Lively Oaks clubhouse. The Lively Oaks Apartments in Oakbrook provided a members-only deluxe clubhouse for its residents. Here, people could engage in quiet conversation with fellow tenants, play piano, or simply enjoy the flames roaring from the enormous brick fireplace. Furnishings were elegant with leather chairs, plush carpeting, and antique-appearing furniture. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.
Swimming pool at the Lively Oaks. The Lively Oaks Apartments, located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development, provided an enclosed, heated kidney-shaped swimming pool for its residents. Regardless of the weather, tenants could swim in a temperature-controlled setting. Large picture windows supplied natural light to the area. Ads for the apartments stressed the country club atmosphere including the heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and health spas. Rents were listed as $95-135. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc. (TNT ad 10-15-67, D-18)
Billiard playing at the Lively Oaks clubhouse. The young clientele of the Lively Oaks Apartments in Oakbrook enjoyed the many amenities of the upscale apartment complex in 1967. Residents were entitled to membership in the Lively Oaks clubhouse which offered a deluxe poolroom. Earth tones utilized on the walls, beams, draperies and tiled floor brought a warm atmosphere to the facility. There was even a brown wall clock marked with billiard balls denoting the hours. Color photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.
Exterior of Lively Oaks Apartments. "Come Live the Good Life," was the slogan used in promoting the Lively Oaks Apartments. Located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development in Lakewood, the Lively Oaks' wood exterior blended in with the suburban feel of the area, providing a country club atmosphere. Two-story units were nestled among the firs and oaks of Oakbrook; covered parking was provided for tenants. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc. (TNT ad 10-15-67, D-18)
Clubhouse at Lively Oaks. The Lively Oaks, an upscale apartment complex located at the entrance to the Oakbrook housing development, had a members-only clubhouse in 1967. Wrought-iron lamps fastened to the brick entryway framed the black double doors. Apartment residents could socialize and just plain relax with fellow tenants. Color photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.
Front entrance to Capitol Club at the Lively Oaks Apartments. It appears that the clubhouse at the Lively Oaks, 8101 - 83rd Ave. S.W., Lakewood, has changed its name to the Capitol Club. Earlier photographs taken in mid-December, 1967, showed the same exterior with a different sign, " Lively Oaks Club." It remained a members-only facility which included fireside rooms and billiards/pingpong areas. The Lively Oaks' theme was "Come Live the Good Life;" besides the luxurious clubhouse, the complex offered heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, health spas and more. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.
The Lively Oaks Apartments in Lakewood's Oakbrook neighborhood sought to provide all the amenities to its residents. Both men and women could enjoy the benefits of exercise in their respective conditioning areas. Three women are pictured on February 20, 1968, using up-to-date equipment to keep in shape. One is poised to do some sit-ups, another is having the abdomen/hips firmed up by machine and the third is enjoying a modified rowing machine. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investments, Inc.
Two residents of the Lively Oaks Apartments, located at the entrance to Lakewood's upscale Oakbrook community, get into shape at the complex's conditioning area for men on February 20, 1968. Both men appear to be strengthening their upper bodies with use of the up-to-date equipment provided by the Lively Oaks. There was no need to travel to health spas while their apartment complex provided workout rooms for tenants. Photograph ordered by Fairway Investment, Inc.
