Spring House (1952)
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Spring House is a unique architectural marvel nestled in Tallahassee, Florida. As the sole private residence designed by the master architect in the entire state, it stands as a testament to his innovative spirit. Its distinctive “pod-shaped” design, a departure from his more familiar Prairie Style, reflects Wright’s exploration of new forms […]
Wright’s San Francisco Office (1951)
Wright’s San Francisco office with his associate Aaron Green opened in 1951. Wright used the office for his northern California projects including the Marin County Civic Center and V.C. Morris Gift Shop. Sometime after Wright’s death, the office was disassembled and sold to a collector. It has recently found a new home in Erie, PA […]
Chahroudi House (1951)
Nestled on the idyllic Petra Island in New York, the Chahroudi House stands as a testament to Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural brilliance. (This page may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure about affiliate links.) A Serene & Intimate Retreat Commissioned by Ahmed Chahroudi in the 1950s, this smaller-scale masterpiece showcases Wright’s ability to create extraordinary […]
Kraus House (1950)
Of the over 425 homes, commercial buildings and other works Frank Lloyd Wright has designed, residences are located in at least 38 states (including Hawaii). One of those residences – the Kraus House – is located in the idyllic city of Kirkwood, Missouri. About 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis, the city is named for […]
Zimmerman House
The Zimmerman House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1950 in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a remarkable example of his Usonian architecture. This single-story, open-plan residence seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings, showcasing Wright’s innovative approach to residential design. (This page may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure about affiliate links.) A Modern […]
Laurent House in Rockford, IL (1949)
The Laurents Born Feb. 19, 1919, in McHenry County, Illinois to John P. and Elsie (Olsen) Laurent, Kenneth H. Laurent is a study in perseverance. After graduating from Belvedere High School, he moved to Rockford, Illinois in 1937 where he worked as a statistician for National Lock Corporation for forty-one years (his father also worked […]
Unitarian Meeting House (1947)
The Unitarian Meeting House is located in eastern Shorewood Hills and recognized as one of the most innovative examples of church architecture. The building is situated on a knoll (Wright would prefer “as part of the knoll”) located at the western edge of the University of Wisconsin: 900 University Bay Drive on what had once […]
Walter Boat House (1948)
The tour guide didn’t accompany us, but encouraged us to walk down to the boat house designed by Wright to hold Lowell Walter’s boat. It was hard to try to picture something like this in 1950; it is nicer than a number of boat houses that I have seen today. Complete with rails and an […]
Cedar Rock – Lowell Walter House (1945)
First settled in 1842 at a point where several Indian trails converged to ford the Wapsipinicon River, Quasqueton, Iowa is also home to Cedar Rock State Park, location of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Cedar Rock, a structure Wright designed and built for Agnes and Lowell Walter. Tours Cedar Rock is open for public tours. Reservations […]
Bernard Schwartz House (1939)
TOUR STILL BEND The Schwartz House is open for tour on specific days throughout the year. Most tours start at 2 pm and last for one hour. Reservations are required and tickets can be purchased online at stillbend.com RENT THE SCHWARTZ HOUSE The Schwartz House can be rented for overnight stays or for hosting an […]