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In hunting around the web the other day, I came across a collection of period photos showing several of the interiors and exteriors of the extraordinary Prairie School residences designed by Marion Mahony, Frank Lloyd Wright (with landscaping by Walter Burley Griffin) at "Millikin Place" in Decatur, Illinois. See them here.
Image via National Library of Australia
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Millikin Place is a pure architectural gem, and the City of Decatur is fortunate to have such an intact treasure to share with interested visitors. The neighborhood is an hour drive from either Springfield or Champaign/Urbana IL and it is particularly worth visiting in early May or October, when the weather is beautiful. Also worth a quick look are the a collection of craftsman bungalows immediately west of Millikin Place- nicely detailed, simple buildings (Sears houses?) tightly clustered together on a charming brick lane. For those interested in Wright/Mahony/Griffin architecture and neighborhood planning this is a treat not to be missed!
Posted by: Dave Jack | Feb 21, 2013 at 05:11 AM
Interesting how an italianate home was torn down to build these prairie homes. It's too often the other way around. Applause, applause.
Posted by: S.J.Robinson | Feb 21, 2013 at 05:19 AM
Mr. Robinson: perhaps you are thinking of the late Italianate style Millikin homestead? If so, not only does this structure still exist, it plays an intregal part in the overall site design of Millikin Place. The structure is well maintained by Millikin University, and tours are available- contact the Millikin Homestead/ Decatur IL website for further details.
Posted by: Dave Jack | Feb 21, 2013 at 05:41 AM
S.J: Please let me correct myself, I made 2 errors in my response to your post. First, I read the attached link describing the house pulled down to construct the Irving house, and second, I presumed your gender by referring to you you as "Mr." My apologies.
Posted by: Dave Jack | Feb 21, 2013 at 06:15 AM