Blogs from Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States, North America
Day 28 - The Circus World Museum, Laura Ingalls Birthplace & Frank Lloyd Wright's House
Published: July 29th 2009North America » United States » Wisconsin » Spring Green
July 22nd 2009
We were so tired last night from all that walking yesterday followed by the mental aggravation of getting lost in Minneapolis we fell fast asleep after relaxing a bit playing Scrabble. I think I was asleep before my head even hit the pillow and boy did I sleep good. Tim must have slept pretty well himself because he got up this morning with a big smile on his face all ready to face the day. It was a beautiful morning here in Red Wing, Minnesota and I couldn’t wait to see what adventures today would bring us. My first thought as I glanced out the window was that this must be the only Wal-Mart for many many miles because it sure was packed out. We were scrunched in here like a bunch of sardines. There were ... read more
Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wrightâs Home
Published: June 8th 2007North America » United States » Wisconsin » Spring Green
June 8th 2007
Taliesin Maureen Kelly/Robert Tait This is my first time in Wisconsin, and I am impressed with the farms and rolling hills. Things just move a bit slower here it seems. Spring Green, Wisconsin was our destination. Our first stop was Frank Lloyd Wright’s (FLW) Visitor’s Center/restaurant. This structure was designed by FLW to be a restaurant. After considering our options, we decided on the longest tour, the estate Tour (four hours), for tomorrow. We browsed through the town of Spring Green, Wisconsin and came across a lovely gallery. The owner was from Germany and she had an eclectic collection of artwork. Frank Lloyd Wright is considered, by some, to be the most inventive architect of our generation. Wisconsin is Wright’s birthplace and the site of some of his most famous structures. Taliesin is often... read more
