Arthur Heurtley House (1902)
Another in a long and impressive list of homes designed in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Arthur Heurtley House was constructed in 1902 and is perhaps one of the earliest examples of a full-on Prairie-Style home; many believe it to be one of Wright’s greatest residential designs. This page may […]
Dana-Thomas House (1902)
The Dana-Thomas House is an incredibly well-preserved and exquisite example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture. Located on the corner of 4th and Lawrence Streets, the house is just blocks from the capitol and minutes from downtown — easily within walking distance of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in good weather. The home itself […]
F. B. Henderson House (1901)
That Frank Lloyd was a famous architect of the Prairie School style is a well-known fact. Contrary to what some might like to believe, he was not the solitary contributor of that style. Henry Webster Tomlinson was a lesser-known Prairie-School architect; he enjoyed a brief partnership with Frank Lloyd Wright, a fact that was first […]
Hickox House (1900)
The Warren Hickox House, a testament to Frank Lloyd Wright’s early Prairie style, stands as a captivating example of the architect’s innovative approach to domestic design. Built in 1900, this Kankakee, Illinois residence exemplifies Wright’s exploration of horizontal lines, open floor plans, and a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. Notably, the Hickox House […]
Bradley House (1900)
The world is filled with ironies; one of the strangest being a little known fact that I ran across this morning while researching this story: when former Illinois Governor George Ryan placed a moratorium on executions and commuted all death sentences to life terms in January of 2003 for those who had committed heinous crimes, […]
Moore House (1895)
Born in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania on January 26, 1853 to a minister and his wife, Nathan Grier Moore was, at various times in his life, a musician, inventor, writer, attorney, church elder and real estate expert. He was also of a mind to have a home built by Frank Lloyd Wright. After moving from Peoria […]
Winslow House (1894)
The Winslow House marked a significant turning point in Wright’s career. It was his first major commission after leaving Louis Sullivan’s firm and showcased his growing mastery of architectural principles. The home’s design is characterized by its horizontal lines, deep eaves, and bold use of geometric shapes. Wright sought to create a harmonious relationship between […]