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Pagoda-Style Home By a Wright Apprentice Hits Market in 'Burbs


David

As usual the realtor does not have the story correct:

So who is this mystery architect? In an email, agent Peggy Cobrin reveals his identity: "Arthur Dennis Stevens, the youngest and last apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright, served with Wright at his Taliesin studio and retreat in Wisconsin from1948 until 1953 and built the residence in 1980 for the homeowner."

So we are to believe that (Wright 1867-1959) had no new apprentices from 1953 to 1959?

Looks like Ms. Cobrin needs to do some homework before passing on very obvious misinformation.

I met Dennis (never heard anyone refer to him as Arthur) on a few occasions. He was a close friend of Geiger's, so he stopped by whenever he was in town (his son is a musician in the movie business). From the looks of it, he's quite skillful at his craft, though his sense of scale is completely different from FLW's. He is also good company.

For Sale: ‘OMG’ House With Wright Ties


David

Wright apprentice designed Riverwoods home


David

Frank Lloyd Wright's Apprentice Arthur Dennis Stevens Design - [4:28]


David