Robie House, Chicago

Marilyn Whiteley, on November 6, 2007, said:

It's a photo that the house deserves, Hank! Yes, I've seen it, too, and I love the horizontal lines. Marilyn

Hank Waxman, on November 7, 2007, said:

Thanks Marilyn. I'm not sure, but I think this house was designed and built around 1909. Think of it; 100 years ago. The man, Frank Lloyd Wright, was truly a genius. Best regards.

Hank

Sheila Bullock, on February 26, 2009, said:

Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright was amazing! He was a genious and I live in Chicago, so I get to see all of his marvelous architecture. On about 33rd and Calumet Avenue there is a row of townhouses. I remember when they were abandoned and weeds were covering the front of the building. Now, they have been rehabbed and sold to some lucky owners. They're beautiful!

Hank Waxman, on February 26, 2009, said:

Greetings Sheila, and welcome. I have been to Chicago many times on business, but this was the first time I got on a tour bus, and took the time to see and hear more about how your city grew.

After this trip I bought and read "Devil In The White City" and learned even more of its interesting history around the turn of the (20th) century.

Hank

sunbeams, on March 12, 2009, said:

Great Picture! The Robie House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his client Frederick C. Robie, is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture. Designed in Wright's Oak Park studio in 1908 and completed in 1910. The horizontal lines, and stretches of art glass windows make it a quintessential Prairie style house.

greetings sunbeams

Hank Waxman, on March 12, 2009, said:

Hi Sunbeams. I was first blown away by the Robie House when I saw it in a college architecture class so when I was in Chicago and saw it on a tour it was a must-see. It's hard to imagine how a building almost 100 years old can be so contemporary...even modern.

Thanks too for filling in the details.

Hank