The Walter Gale House, one of the bootleg houses Frank Lloyd Wright designed on the sly while employed by Louis Sulivan. From a distance, it looks like a normal Queen Anne. Close up, the geometric windows are pure Wright.
The Wright Stuff June 16th 2011 Today is my last day in Chicago.
Since the city is such an architectural showcase, I used it to explore the legacy of the most famous architect in US history, Frank Lloyd Wright.
He was born in 1867 in Wisconsin.
His parents believed from an early age he ... read more
North America » United States » Illinois » Oak Park Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
When I travel, I love the great outdoors, modern art, historical sites, good food, classic roadside attractions, and long drives in a convertible. Preferably all at once. The nickname is a tribute to a wise traveller in the Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, who proved that all you really need to cross the galaxy (and beyond) is a towel.
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