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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
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Ericka
August 30, 2022
Any conversation about architecture, especially in the Midwest, will almost certainly mention Frank Lloyd Wright. You may have heard the iconic architect’s name bandied about in pop culture TV shows like The Simpsons? You may unconsciously have appreciated some of his works in movies like Blade Runner (1982), Men in Black (1997) or The International (2008)? Wright’s legacy is deeply significant in Oak Park and far beyond. In fact, in 1991, the American Institute of Architects crowned him the greatest American architect of all time. In Wright’s 70-year career, he designed more than 1,110 architectural works; over 500 were brought to life, and many still stand today. Wright’s architecture lives on in the Chicago area, specifically Oak Park, close to Berwyn, which has the highest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes in the world. Each May, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust hosts the Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk, during which guests can tour private residences designed by Wright and other architects of his era. Homeowners open their living spaces to guests, while knowledgeable guides offer detailed tours about the architecture and history of each house. That’s just one way to admire Wright’s work. The Trust offers guided tours of Wright's Oak Park home and studio as well as Unity Temple. In Chicago, there are tours of Robie House, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood, and the Emil Bach House (built in 1915) in the Rogers Park neighborhood. In 1957, Wright said, “The mission of an architect is to help people understand how to make life more beautiful, the world a better one for living in, and to give reason, rhyme, and meaning to life.” The endurance of his legacy proves that Wright brought novelty and beauty not only to American architecture, but to American life writ large. Are you ready to explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s living legacy around Oak Park? Start planning your Prairie Style pleasures tour, right here.
Any conversation about architecture, especially in the Midwest, will almost certainly mention Frank Lloyd Wright. You may have heard the iconic architect’s name bandied about in pop culture TV shows like The Simpsons? You may unconsciously have appreciated some of his works in movies like Blade Runn…
Melissa
August 3, 2021
Located in historic Oak Park, after touring FLW's home and studio you can grab lunch and enjoy a self guided walking tour of the neighborhood.
Julia
March 15, 2021
Explore the historic home of Frank Lloyd Wright and see his architectural influence on the nearby suburb of Oak Park.
Rhonda
December 20, 2019
1.2 miles away: This is arguably the birthplace of modern architecture
Jared
December 15, 2019
Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most famous people from Oak Park, and possibly the greatest American architect in history. Tours at the home are very informative and I highly recommend doing this and a walking tour during your stay.
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951 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, IL