In 1952, Harold Price, Sr. had visited Wright at Taliesin West to discuss building a multi-story building in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The result was a commission to build the 19-story, 221-foot tall Price Tower. Not long thereafter – 1954 – the roughly 5,000 square foot Price Residence was built on nine acres along a hill just off of Tatum Drive in Paradise Valley.
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A SPACIOUS DESERT HOME
Sprawling what seems to be a football field in length, the residence boasts ten rooms! Included are five master bedrooms and two servant’s bedrooms — all with their own baths. An open-air atrium is surrounded by a living room and kitchen. The bedroom wings are on either end of the building. Interestingly, the atrium incorporates a unique design that allows the roof to “float” above the walls on steel pylons. This allows for breezes to flow through the gap in-between. In addition, a skylight illuminates a fountain in the atrium. The concrete block in the walls is more reminiscent of that used in today’s construction, rather than that used by Wright in earlier designs.
Tours
The Price House is privately owned but is occasionally open for tours. Contact info@pricehousefoundation.org for more information.
Please respect the owners’ privacy and do not trespass on the property.
Location
7211 North Tatum Blvd, Paradise Valley, AZ
Places to Stay in Phoenix/Scottsdale
- Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort – The perfect choice if you want to experience more of Wright’s architecture and influence.
- Choice Hotels in Phoenix
- Holiday Inn & Suites Scottsdale North – Great location near Taliesin West with easy access to Phoenix and Scottsdale!
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