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Destination DC Like the progression from the First Jacobs House to the Second Jacobs House, the buildings of Destination DC move from the L-shaped plan of Pope-Leighey to the hemicycles of the Marden and Robert Llewelyn Wright Houses. Based on a two-by-four-foot rectangular unit, the Pope-Leighey House was originally built in Falls Church, Virginia, but was relocated to Woodlawn Plantation when the extension of Interstate 66 threatened the property. Today, the house is operated and maintained by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Built a little over a decade after construction was finished on Pope-Leighey, the Robert Llewellyn Wright and Marden Houses share more in common than just shape. Originally, Wright wanted the site of the Marden House to be used for his son, but when an agreement could not be arranged he created two separate designs for their different sites. Although both houses are composed of concrete block and wood, the more compact Robert LlewellynWright House was executed across two floors, with the private spaces on the second story, while the longer Marden House is sited on a steep hillside. Destination DC participants can take advantage of the Conservancy’s group rate ($139/night plus tax) at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, a member of the Historic Hotels of America. Opened in 1930, the eight-story building combines Renaissance architecture with Art Deco style and has hosted an inaugural ball for every president from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Barack Obama. To make your reservation call 1.877.758.8363, and mention the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy room block. The group rate will extend two days before and after Destination DC so come early or stay late to enjoy the many other attractions that the capital has to offer. Please note: reservations made at the Omni Shoreham must be cancelled with 72 hours’ notice to receive a full refund.
Blossom and McArthur House Tours Chicago, Illinois >>REGISTER NOW (Online) >>REGISTER NOW (MS Word) Registration for the open houses is $45 members / $60 for non-members. Non-members who join at the friend level ($50) or higher will receive a complimentary registration. There is limited space so please reserve your place by Monday, May 6 to ensure that you don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity. Proceeds benefit the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. After Wright designed his first seven buildings, he did eight more from home outside his contract with Sullivan in 1891 and 1892. These houses, later called the “bootlegged” houses by Grant Mason, reveal a number of early design concepts and details with which Wright was experimenting. Wright continued trying various designs from 1893 to 1899 with some 33 more “Pre-Prairie” houses, until the first real Prairie Houses appeared in 1900. Of the “bootlegged” houses in Illinois, two are in LaGrange, two are in Oak Park, two were demolished and two were built side-by-side in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood—the George Blossom House and the Warren McArthur House. Serendipitously, both of these houses are on the market at the same time. Join the Conservancy and realtor Louisa McPharlin of Coldwell Banker on Saturday, May 11 for an open house and reception from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. for the rare chance to tour these private homes. The McArthur House has been in Ms. McPharlin’s family since 1954. The Blossom house’s current owners, the Baum-Shaddle family, will be represented by their grandson, Cain Baum. Both built in 1892 next door to one another, there is no chance of mistaking the Blossom House for the McArthur House. With a floor plan that is essentially a symmetrical Colonial Revival, the Blossom House’s yellow siding and white trim stands in direct contrast to the dark red bands of roman brick of the McArthur House. Once inside, however, Wright uses compressed entryways in both houses to emphasize the spacious interiors, adorned with built-ins and art glass throughout. Both houses also feature fully furnished rental properties that were converted from garages into coach house residences. These two additional structures are included in the afternoon tour. Four Wright structures plus a light reception and a good conversation with Conservancy members; a perfect spring afternoon in Chicago! >>View WOM listing for Blossom House >>View WOM listing for McArthur House Street parking for the afternoon is available on Kenwood between East 48th and East 49th Streets and along 49th Street. >>REGISTER NOW |
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