[1] Oaks Cloister was fully restored to its original glory in 2012, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.

Huston founded his own firm in 1895, just a few short years after starting his career with famous Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.

[3] Huston designed Oaks Cloister creating an eclectic blend of English Tudor and Swiss Chalet influences.

Huston designed portions of Oaks Cloister during the construction of his best known work, the Pennsylvania State Capitol.

Oaks Cloister is an eclectic blend of Tudor and Craftsman styles, with the Beaux-Arts flair of the capitol project mixed-in.

Oaks Cloister became a test lab and an intimate sampler of the capitol's architectural features.

Some of the more distinguished refurbished areas include: The restored facility, with its convenient location, large gathering spaces, and interesting past has served as a popular meeting venue for various organizations and special events.