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Unity Temple's $10 Million Deal

Emily Roth, Executive Director of the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, sent word about a new $10 million preservation deal that would place the framework in place to fully restore Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple. More after the jump...

Delevie's For Sale In Madison

Mark R. sends word that a house designed by and one designed for architect Herb Delevie are both for sale in Madison, WI. Check them both out here and here.

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The Oyler House: Richard Neutra's Desert Retreat

Curbed LA recently featured news and a clip of The Oyler House: Richard Neutra's Desert Retreat, a documentary that recently screened at the Beverly Hills Film Festival about the 1959 post and beam house. Read and see more here.

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Don't Snuff Out The Lamp House

News comes in on the first of two neighborhood meetings that occurred this week on development projects just east of Madison, Wisconsin's Capitol Square that could have a serious impact on the future of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Lamp House. More after the jump...

Samara Exhibit Opens At Price Tower

Heads-up architecture lovers in and around Bartlesville, OK: This Friday, the Price Tower Arts Center will be hosting the Opening Celebration to Frank Lloyd Wright's Samara: A Mid Century Dream Home. Members preview reception will be from 5 - 6pm with a gallery talk with  Samara staff and the free public opening reception will be from 6 - 7pm. More info here.

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Wright, Art, and Milwaukee

Barbara F. sends a link to the Milwaukee Art Museum's blog on the exhibition The Layton Art Collection: 1888-2013, which includes a humorous connection to Frank Lloyd Wright as part of its history. Read more about it here.

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A Look At Usonia

Wright in Racine has posted a special look at "Usonia: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Vision of the American Home,” the second iteration of SC Johnson’s permanent exhibition of At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright, which recently opened in Fortaleza Hall on the company campus in Racine. Read and see more here.

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Lot 47 Questions

Some questions have been swirling around lot 47 (the Wright-related one comprised of Fawcett House plans, Pappas House drawings, hassocks, etc.) in Los Angeles Modern Auction's May 19, 2013 sale. More after the jump...

Wes Peters House Endangered

Preservation Alliance of Evansville, Indiana has announced their “Top Ten Endangered List” for 2013 and The Peters-Margedent House, designed by William Wesley Peters (1935), makes the list. The group is trying to save the house by possibly moving it from its current location. Read more about it here.

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Usonian, Wright And Maher At Toomey Auction

The upcoming auction on June 8, 2013 at the John Toomey Gallery features a few items that will be of interest to PrairieMod readers: Imperial Hotel china, art glass window from the (demolished) Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Oscar Steffens house, January 1938 Wright issue of the Architectural Forum, unidentified Usonian hex chairs, and an art glass window from the George Washington Maher-designed Dr. Joseph Bolivar DeLee house. See these and all of the lots here.

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Texas John Lloyd Wright For Sale

Scott T. sends a link to a home designed by John Lloyd Wright (Frank's son) in Forth Worth, TX. Check out the listing here.

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George Millard Open House This Sunday

Claire M. wanted to let PrairieMod readers know about an open house at Frank Lloyd Wright's George Madison Millard House in Highland Park, IL from 1-3pm, on Sunday May 19, 2013. I f you fall in love with this beauty, it can be yours for $1.095 million. Check out more here.

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Wright & Like 2013: Greetings From Lake County

Save June 7-9, 2013 on your calendars and plan on heading to Lake County in Wisconsin to tour the amazing collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes open for tour at the 18th annual Wright & Like Tour. Get all the details and tickets here. See you there!

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Remembering Wright's Bijou

Metropolis Magazine remembers Frank Lloyd Wright's bijou, as he once described his (now demolished) Hoffman Auto Showroom, formally of New York City. Read it here.

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Samara At The Bradley House

Wright in Kankakee is hosting a special event at the B. Harley Bradley House on May 23, 2013 in which a film about Samara, the Usonian house FLW designed in West Lafayette, IN, will be shown. Following the film there will be a discussion with Linda Eales, the Associate Curator at Samara. Doors open at 6:30, and space is limited. The film begins at 7:00. Refreshments will be served. There is no admission charge, but we ask a $10 donation, to support the work of Wright In Kankakee. Find out more here.

More On Wright At LAMA Auction

I recently inquired about the large group of Frank Lloyd Wright-related items in the May 19, 2013 auction at Los Angeles Modern Auctions. I received a reply to my questions and a lot more images of the drawings and prints that make up the lot. Learn more after the jump...

Growing Up Wright Presentation

Please join author Kim Bixler for a free multi-media presentation at the Unity Temple on Friday, May 17th at 6:30pm where she will share her stories of living in a Frank Lloyd Wright house. More after the jump...

Grand Rapids 44th Annual Weekend Tour Of Homes

Celebrate spring and National Historic Preservation Month with the 44th Annual Weekend Tour of Homes, May 18 and 19, 2013, in the Heritage Hill neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Join hundreds of old-house lovers who will explore preserved and restored houses in one of the country's largest historic districts. The walk includes eight private homes and two public buildings (including Frank Lloyd Wright's Meyer May House). Find ticket information and photos at here.

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A Night With Wright And Ware

Tickets are now on sale for an exclusive event titled "A Night with Wright and Ware," Thursday, May 23, 6 to 8 pm. You'll be able to tour Frank Lloyd Wright's 1902 masterpiece, the Arthur Heurtley House, which is featured in Chris Ware's graphic poster he designed for the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest. Wander this spectacular house, savor the wine, sample delicious hors d'oeuvres, and mingle with Oak Parker Chris Ware. Order tickets (and posters) here.

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The Wright Easel At Auction

Michael W. brings to our attention that an apparently rare piece of Frank Lloyd Wright history was was recently sold at auction in Scotland for £4,500: Wright's 1898 easel, which was given as a gift to Ernst Wasmuth in 1925. See more here.

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Iannelli Book Available For Pre-Order!

Great news! The long-awaited monograph on the life and work of Alfonso Iannelli is available for pre-order on the publisher's, Top Five Books,  website. Details and special sneak peek after the jump...

Harris's Pumphrey House For Sale

Curbed LA reports that Harwell Hamilton Harris's Pumphrey House (1939) in Pacific Palisades has hit the market for $2.095 million. Read more about it here and see the listing here.

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Google Celebrates Saul Bass

Google recently celebrated legendary graphic designer, Saul Bass, on his 93^rd birthday with a special "Google Doodle" homage of Saul's more iconic film title sequences. See it here.

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Another Big Sur Mickey Muennig For Sale

Scott T. sends a link to another stunning Mickey Munnig-designed home for sale in Big Sur, CA for a stunning pice tag of $2.75 million. Check out the listing and more photos here.

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Modern Illinois Gets Concrete

The blog Modern Illinois recently posted a new piece on a poured-concrete house in a wooded area of Rolling Meadows, IL that MCM lovers will want to check out. Read it and see more photos here.

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Get Your Wright Plus Tickets Before They Are Gone

If you have not already gotten your Wright Plus tickets for this year's housewalk on May 18th then what are you waiting for!? There are several Wright and Prairie School gems open for tour that are not to be missed. Get your tickets here before they are sold out.

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Development Proposal And The Lamp House

Michael B. sends information about an upcoming neighborhood meeting regarding the development proposal for the remainder of Madison, Wisconsin's Webster Street block (except for one lot adjacent to the Pahl Tire property) which directly affects Frank Lloyd Wright's Robert Lamp House (1903). More after the jump...

Visions Of The White City

Curbed Chicago recently celebrated the 120th anniversary of the opening of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition by posting some photos of many of the Chicago Fair's grandiose buildings (including Louis Sullivan's Transportation Building). See them all here.

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Eames Molded Wood Chairs

Herman Miller recently unveiled the Eames Molded Wood Chair, a beautiful new expression of a timeless design. Honoring the same organic shapes and sleek lines of their classic work, this design—made possible with 3-D veneer technology—celebrates the designers’ appreciation of honest materials. It’s offered in three wood finish options—white ash, walnut, and santos palisander—and three bases: wire (or “Eiffel Tower”), dowel leg, and 4-leg. Check them all out here.

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Stay Wright Overnight In Austin, MN

The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Elam House in Austin, MN will join the ranks of a dozen other Wright sites available for overnight stays across the country. Read more about it here and then sign up for your stay here.

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A Look At "Laurel"

Delawareonline.com provides a look at the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in the state, the 1956 Dudley and Dorothy Spencer Residence (aka "Laurel"). Read and see more here.

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Don't Miss Seeing Blossom & McArthur

Just a reminder: Don't miss the opportunity to tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Blossom House and McArthur House on Saturday, May 11, 2013 as part of a special event hosted by The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. It's a rare opportunity to see a pair of Wright's early works, enjoy some refreshments, and the chance to meet several knowledgeable members of the Wright community. Plus your tour donation helps support the preservation mission of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. Details here.

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Preserving Pinecone Pavilion

Nelson B. sends a link to an article on the effort to preserve the E. Fay Jones-designed Pinecote Pavilion at The Crosby Arboretum in Picayune, Mississippi. Read more about it here.

Image credit: Sr Curator, R. Stafne. Text and images copyright Mississippi State University, 2012.

A Good Friday At Annunciation

Mark Hertzberg offers a two-fer this weekend! In addition to the exciting news around the forthcoming opening of the SCJ Research Tower for tours, Mark was also recently invited by Father Angelo Artemas to photograph vespers and evening Good Friday services at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church near Milwaukee. Read and see more here.

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SCJ Tower To Open For Tours

Big news for architecture lovers was posted on Mark Hertzberg's Wright in Racine blog: Frank Lloyd Wright's SC Johnson Wax Research Tower will soon be partially open next year! This is really exciting because the Tower has been closed to access since 1981. Read more about the work underway to prepare the Tower for tours and see tons more photos here.

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Organic Architecture For Sale In Columbus

Scott T. sends along a home designed by "a student of Frank Lloyd Wright" for sale in Columbus, OH. Anyone have an idea who it's by? Listing here.

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Wrightian Things At LAMA Auction

Los Angeles Modern Auctions May 19, 2013 auction features a bevvy of Mod items to drool over. Two lots of particular interest are a pair of chairs designed by Taliesin Apprentice William Wesley Peters (originally for the 1963 Sorensen Residence) and a large suite of Wright drawings, blue prints, decorative objects that originally were part of Taliesin Apprentice Bob Beharka's collection. See all the lots here.

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Heath's Camellia Blooms

Heath Ceramics has a larger-scale Camellia pattern, named for the Alabama state flower, and is the highlight of the 5-piece place setting shown at left. Check out this beautifully detailed etched dinner plate and the other classic Heath pieces here.

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Nowling Residence For Sale

Matt S. sends word that the 1962 Nowling Residence, designed by Taliesin-trained architect James Delong, is on the market in La Habra, CA for $1.395 million.Check out the listing here.

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Celebrating Cornelia

Architect and author Gerald Lee Morosco thought PrairieMod readers might appreciate two stories which ran as full pages last Saturday and Sunday in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette – a fitting tribute to mark what on April 12th would have been the 100th birthday of Cornelia Brierly, a truly remarkable woman from Pittsburgh- enjoy! Read them here and here.

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Gather 'Round The Fireplace

Sherri S. sends word that on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 9:30 am - 1 pm there will be a chance to join members of the American Arts Society (a support group of the Milwaukee Art Museum) as they discuss the restoration of the Museum's George Mann Niedecken Fireplace Surround for the Harnischfeger Residence (ca. 1905). Specialist conservator Olaf Unsoeld (Fine Wood Conservation, Ltd., Brooklyn, NY) will be in Milwaukee and will share his assessment and treatment plan for the piece. The day will begin with coffee and pastries, and end with a boxed lunch. $45/person ($40 for American Arts Society Members) Register by May 3. Limited to 30 people. Contact Mel Buchanan 414-224-3281 or mel.buchanan@mam.org. Details here.

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Muennig Modern For Sale

Nelson B. sends a link to a stunning home designed by Organic Architect Mickey Muennig for sale in Big Sur, CA. See more here.

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Couple Follows The Architect's Vision

Here's a link to a feature post on Houzz about owners Scott and Emily Faulkner's efforts to have architect James Cowan's original drawings for their 1957 Ellensburg, Washington home guide the renovation efforts. Read and see more here.

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Illinois Ten Most Endangered 2013

Landmarks Illinois announced its annual list of the Ten Most Endangred Historic Places for 2013. In addition to bridges, mausoleums, and hotels is the The Lincoln Colored Home for orphaned black children in Springfield, IL. We've talked about this site before and the rumor that there might be a Frank Lloyd Wright connection. See the whole list here and support Landmarks Illinois to help save these and other important historic sites in the state.

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See Howe's "Redleaf"

Rob Barros sends word that Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians members are invited to tour “Redleaf,” a house in Lakeville designed by John H. Howe, on Saturday, May 18, from 10 am to noon. More info after the jump...

Resnick-Designed Home For Sale In Usonia

Scott T. sends word that two Aaron Resnick-designed homes in the architecturally significant community of "Usonia" in Pleasantville, NY are on the market. See the listings here and here.

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Tour A MN MCM Knockout

Lots of architectural stuff happening in Minnesota! John C. lets us know that Docomomo US/MN has an extra-special opportunity for their members: a free tour Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 from 4 to 6 pm of a 1961 MCM knockout by John Polivka. Get the details here.

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Thorncrown Under Siege

Nelson B. sends word that the E. Fay Jones-designed Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Arkansa is under the threat of having its site compromised by a 48-mile-long high voltage transmission line by Southwest Power Company. If you care about preserving the sanctity of this magnificent chapel's landscape, then add your voice to this petition here.

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FSC Wright Projects Get Funding

Florida legislature finally hashed out a deal over the weekend to fund two important projects at Frank Lloyd Wright's Florida Southern College: $500,000 for the Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center that is being constructed from unbuilt Wright plans and more than $300,000 to restore the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel. Read more here.

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Build Your Own Neutra

Pining for your own Richard Neutra-designed house? Good news--the Neutra Office (and Neutra's son Dion, a partner) has teamed up with the California Architecture Conservancy to offer the architect's plans for license. Read more about it here.

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