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In 1902, Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned by Susan
Lawrence Dana to undertake the design and construction of a massive
renovation of the Lawrence family home in Springfield, Illinois. The
original Italianate home is no longer visible from the exterior but some of its
features are seen inside. The home was bought and restored by Mr. Charles C. Thomas in 1944. Much of the original furniture are art
remains intact as it was in the 1900s. The recurring themes used within the house are
the prairie sumac and the butterfly.
Location
- 301 E. Lawrence Ave.
Springfield, IL
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Construction & Unique Features
- Built in 1902-1904
- Prairie style with two-story living room
- Art glass and sculptures by Richard Bock
- Mural in dining room by George Mann Niedecken
Tours
- Hours 9 AM – 4 PM, Wednesday-Sunday
(Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Closed on Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
- Suggested donation $3/Adults, $1/Children
- Tours are given approximately every 20 minutes Please
note, the last tour starts with the video around 3:45.
Allow 1 1/2 hours in your schedule for your
total visitation time.
- Reservations for groups of ten or more may be made by
calling 217.782.6773
- For any additional inquiries regarding tours, please
call the site at 217.782.6776.
- Note: Cameras must be checked prior to entering
the house
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(The dining room of the Dana House is featured.)
