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by Michael D
Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:26 pm
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Topic: Article: Bernard Schwartz House
Replies: 1
Views: 3209

Mary Louise Schumacher at millwaukee journal

I found her article to be unusually personal and very well done.
by Michael D
Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:59 pm
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Topic: Wright rentals
Replies: 11
Views: 14106

Re: Wright rentals

Schwartz is perhaps the experience that is most like stepping back in time. The house has a pleasing patina of age that is enhanced by period touches - a Brownie camera, old time radio and a copy of Life magazine with the precursor to the Schwartz design. Books and dvd's on Wright are on the built-...
by Michael D
Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:39 pm
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Topic: New Loveness Estate Video
Replies: 1
Views: 4884

New Loveness Estate Video

I just posted a little video slide show that I put together of the Loveness Estate.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVO0kuhttZk

Use the "watch in high quality" option located in the lower right hand corner below the video if you have a fast connection.
by Michael D
Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:45 am
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Topic: Insulating a Usonian House
Replies: 12
Views: 15817

movie of Edgar Tafel

Here is a movie of Edgar Tafel in the Schwartz House talking about putting in steel.

http://theschwartzhouse.com/Movie.html
by Michael D
Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:11 am
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Topic: Schwartz House podcast interview on Prairiemod
Replies: 0
Views: 3051

Schwartz House podcast interview on Prairiemod

The guys at Prairiemod have posted a really nice piece on the Schwartz House that has a very good podcast interview with myself and Lisa.

http://www.prairiemod.com/features/2008 ... k-llo.html
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by Michael D
Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:36 pm
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Topic: Bernard Schwartz House video
Replies: 4
Views: 7181

another link with more video of Tafel

You can also view the video on our new site we just launched this week there are still a few kinks to work out but should work pretty good. As far as the virtual walkthrough, I bought a steadi-can unit bought didn't have the weights to balance it when I did it and plan to make another nest time I ge...
by Michael D
Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:46 pm
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Topic: Schwartz House new website
Replies: 2
Views: 6035

Server problems with site - working on it!

The server that the Schwartz House site is on had been acting up. I would appreciate it if anybody is having problems with the site, if you could e-mail me and let me know what happens if you have problems so I can get it fixed.

[email protected]

www.theschwartzhouse.com
by Michael D
Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:08 pm
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Topic: Schwartz House new website
Replies: 2
Views: 6035

Schwartz House new website

Hello, I have put together a new web site for The Schwartz House! The site includes a clip of video from an interview we did with Edgar Tafel when he visited the house a few years ago as well as many new pictures. Enjoy, I would also welcome feedback as this is the first take at producing a web site...
by Michael D
Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:48 am
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Topic: Wright rentals
Replies: 5
Views: 8614

You list on your website the extensive number of items that

We had a good idea of what we needed to do when purchasing the house but of course we have run into many problems that were unexpected. Finding qualified contractors has been a problem that has forced me to become the contractor on many ocasions. I am in the process of producing a "Wright house...
by Michael D
Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:51 pm
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Topic: Wright rentals
Replies: 5
Views: 8614

Wright rental legalities

I own the Bernard Schwartz House in Two Rivers Wisconsin. First and formost one needs to check the local zoning laws as to short term rental laws. Many cities restrict short term rental of homes. We worked very hard to make sure the city was "on our side". We pay local lodging taxes and ha...
by Michael D
Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:14 am
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Topic: Feb. 2nd / The Travel Channel
Replies: 14
Views: 19671

Schwartz house/Life Magazine

I'm the guy you say on the Travel Channel. The original Life Magazine Dream house design was never built for the original client in Minnesota, Bernard Schwartz read the Life Magazine article and contacted Wright to have it built in Wisconsin. Wright was intent on on having the basic design of the Li...