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What about the Seth Peterson Cottage?

Oops, I was just reminded by my signifigant other (who is almost always right) that when we toured Beth Shalom we were actually part of a group of 4, not 2 as I indicated earlier. That said, if you are still looking for a place to stay near Fallingwater, you may want to take a look at the Inn at Wat...

I toured Beth Shalom about 18 months ago (it is spectacular!), and we were just a party of 2. In Philadelphia, we stayed at the Peninsula Inn/Hotel, which was within walking distance of the "Old City". The prices were very reasonable, and the inn was very nice. In addition to Beth Shalom a...

When I made the post the other day about my stay in the FLW Muirhead Farmhouse B&B, I forget to mention the other highlight of my visit to Chicagoland. I was able to work in visits to both the Illinois Institute of Technology, to see the recently renovated Crown Hall, and to the Edith Farnsworth...

While in the greater Chicago area several weeks ago (with my significant other, of course) to attend the PGA Championship at Medinah CC, I jumped at the chance to spend 2 nights at the recently opened Muirhead Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast just outside Plato Center, Ill. As most readers of the board w...

I was wondering how many other forum members saw the episode of "48 Hours" broadcast last night on CBS. The subject of the episode was the infamous and unsolved "Black Dahlia" murder in Los Angeles in the late 40's. Playing a starring role in this episode was Lloyd Wright's spect...

Thank you so much to all who have replied. The information I have received so far has been very helpful with my research project, and I was especially excited to learn of the current effort to get this plan built. I am pursuing several of the leads offered, and would gladly welcome any additional in...

I am looking for information, drawings and plans of the unbuilt project that FLW designed in the 1940's for Hanover College in southern Indiana; I believe it was to be a dormitory and/or fraternity house? Can anyone inform me of which book(s) and/or websites I might consult to see drawings and plans...

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the following two architects, who after FLW, are a couple of my very favorites (along with Fay Jones): John Lautner Richard Neutra I would also like to throw another name into the discussion, as I think the conversation would be incomplete without his inclusion: Ri...

Below is a link to a news release containing several announcements related to the SC Johnson company, most notable to readers of this board being the start of construction in 2007 of a new building at the company's headquarters in Racine. http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20060627/NYTU09027062...

FYI, Polymath Park Resort has a website with information, floorplans and photos of both of the existing residences at the park. A Google search should pull it up, I would think. I also came a cross a few articles this AM about the groundbreaking ceremony for the Duncan residence, which took place in...

Shawn-



Please check your Private Messages when you have a chance, as I sent you a message re: the Van Fossen house you mentioned in the previous post.



Thanks.

I certainly cannot take exception with any discussion that places Fallingwater at the top of a list of great architectural achievements. Based solely upon the buildings I have had the priviledge to experience, I would include in that discussion, in no particular order along with Fallingwater, the Pa...

My vote would fall somewhere between splendid and boring, pretty good but not great overall. This was my fourth or fifth Wright Plus, I can't recall, and while it wasn't the best one I have been on, the weather could not have been more spectacular. Without a doubt, the Isabel Roberts house stole the...

My visit was about 18 months ago, and all I can say is that nothing can compare with a tour of a FLW designed residence led by the original owner! Dr. Christian was probably well into his 80's when he took us on our 2 hour tour, and I can only pray to God that I am even half as mentally sharp at tha...