11/18/2020
Add the “Wright” sparkle to your holiday décor with one of our ornaments inspired by Wright designs across the country. https://bit.ly/3eScGoP
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
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The mission of the Trust is to engage, educate and inspire the public through interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s design legacy and preservation of his original sites for future generations.
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The Trust presents five Wright structures as public historic architecture museums, his remarkable Home and Studio and groundbreaking Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois; his Prairie style masterpiece, the Robie House in Chicago; The Rookery Light Court in downtown Chicago’s financial district; and his jewel-like Emil Bach House in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. The Trust is responsible for funding, restoring and preserving the Home and Studio and Robie House. More information on the many restoration, preservation and education programs of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust can be found at www.flwright.org. History of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust The Trust was established in 1974 as the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, to acquire and preserve Wright's Home and Studio in Oak Park as the birthplace of American residential architecture. In 1975, the Home and Studio became a co-stewardship property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Home and Studio Foundation embarked on its mission to restore and operate the building as a historic house museum. In 1976, the Home and Studio was declared a National Historic Landmark. The ensuing $3+ million restoration was completed in 1987, at which time it received the American Institute of Architects' prestigious National Honor Award. In February 1997, the Home and Studio Foundation built upon its past success by assuming responsibility for the management and restoration of Wright's Robie House, located on the University of Chicago campus. At that time, Wright’s Robie House became one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 21 historic sites. In 2000, the Home and Studio Foundation changed its name to the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust to better reflect the dual stewardship of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio and Wright’s Robie House. In November 2010, the Trust established a new facility in The Rookery—a National Historic Landmark in downtown Chicago. The Trust's administrative offices and a ShopWright gift store are located in The Rookery. The Rookery is an icon of architecture set in the heart of the Midwest’s central financial district. The structure is both quintessentially Chicago, and contains one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most dramatic and significant interior compositions. In 1905 Wright remodeled The Rookery Light Court—creating a stunning balance between Burnham and Root’s ironwork and ornamentation with his own Prairie style concepts. The Trust offers Light Court Tours at noon Monday through Friday. A dedicated group of more than 500 volunteers provide interpretive tours of both museum sites to 102,000 visitors from around the world each year. The Trust provides an array of inspiring public education programs, and operates a public access research center containing special collections on the early work of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School of architecture. Governed by a Board of Directors and managed by a staff of more than 50 employees, the Trust's operating income is derived from tours, merchandise proceeds, memberships, donations and grants from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Its financial responsibilities include fully funding the preservation and restoration of the Home and Studio and Robie House. In December 2013, the organization streamlined its name to the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust to send a simpler and stronger message.
Mission: The mission of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is to engage, educate and inspire the public through the architecture, design and legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, and preserve its historic collections.
Operating as usual
11/17/2020
We're excited to announce that reservations are now open for 2021 tours at Frank Lloyd Wright's Emil Bach House in Chicago!
The Bach House is a richly conceived yet intimately scaled residence that looks toward future stylistic directions in Wright’s work.
Tours start January 5, 2021. Book now. https://bit.ly/3pn2p8Q
11/16/2020
Restoring the World’s Only Frank Lloyd Wright Planetarium
Did you know that Wright designed a planetarium? Read more about its upcoming restoration plans at The Lakelander: https://bit.ly/3kp4ei0
The Polk Science Building Planetarium is the only planetarium designed by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is located on the Florida Southern College campus. The Polk Science Building Pl…
11/13/2020
Membership | Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
Are you a member of the Trust?
Become one today and receive an invite to our exclusive December 3rd “Home for the Holidays” Members Only Night. https://bit.ly/36Jl2wW
Members of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust enjoy unlimited access to a world of ideas, travel and historic sites. Your membership supports our education, restoration and preservation programs, and ensures that the Frank Lloyd Wright sites we present will continue to engage and inspire for generations t...
11/12/2020
Take our “Wright in the Neighborhood” tour, available Thursday through Sunday: https://bit.ly/37mQGyq
11/11/2020
Introducing the ginkgo-adorned Weaver Tile collection, new to ShopWright: https://bit.ly/2JxwXnQ
11/10/2020
6 Chicago Landmarks That Embody Its Unique Spirit - Hemispheres
Hemispheres Magazine wrote about five Chicago landmarks, including the Rookery Building: https://bit.ly/32dRdRR
Take a Friday tour with us: https://bit.ly/2VFX6Em
A writer pays homage to six Chicago landmarks that define the architectural audacity and resilient spirit of the city.
11/08/2020
#onthisday in 1974, the Wright-designed Frank J. Baker House in Wilmette, Illinois was added to the National Park Service' U.S. National Register of Historic Places. https://bit.ly/38hmJCy
11/06/2020
Start your holiday shopping Wright with us online! http://bit.ly/2Z56ftI
11/05/2020
#onthisday in 1903, Robert Llewellyn Wright, Frank Lloyd Wright and Catherine Tobin Wright’s youngest son was born in Oak Park, Illinois.
Photo: Collection of Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
11/04/2020
Become a member of the Trust today and receive an invite to our exclusive December 3rd “Home for the Holidays” Members Only Night. https://bit.ly/36Jl2wW
11/03/2020
How Frank Lloyd Wright designed a distraction-free home office
Quartz and Quartz At Work look at Wright-designed home office spaces: https://bit.ly/3eblZQ7
A clue lies in the meticulously-restored Martin House in Buffalo, New York.
11/02/2020
Get the most comprehensive tour of Wright’s Home and Studio when you combine a guided interior tour with an outdoor self-guided audio walking tour of the surrounding Historic District.
Available Thursday-Sunday. https://bit.ly/3dA8bgn
10/30/2020
Wisconsin Life | Pettit Memorial Chapel | Season 6 | Episode 1
Happy #flashbackfriday! Check out this video tour of the Wright-designed Pettit Memorial Chapel in Belvidere, Illinois. https://to.pbs.org/2HiBMkr
Pettit Memorial Chapel, the only chapel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
10/29/2020
Motawi tiles featuring seasonal images by artists Charley Harper and Dard Hunter have just arrived on ShopWright! https://bit.ly/35tp7D4
10/28/2020
Our Outdoor Historic Neighborhood Audio Walking Tour is only available for on-site purchase.
Enjoy wonderful colorful autumn foliage and seasonal decorations as you walk the streets of historic Oak Park. https://bit.ly/3dA8bgn
10/27/2020
Are you following us on Instagram?
We share photos of Wright sites and original artwork from our #FrankLloydWright community. https://www.instagram.com/flwtrust/
10/26/2020
Tour the Rookery Building every Friday and experience Wright’s luminous central light court.
Expand your tour and enjoy a tour of the private Burnham Library as well: https://bit.ly/2VFX6Em
10/23/2020
Nebraska Stories | Nebraska Stories: The Sutton House
#flashbackfriday to this Nebraska Stories program from 2017, in which the Sutton House, the only Wright-designed house in Nebraska, is featured.
The late John Thorpe, an instrumental part of the Trust since its inception, restored the home from 1999-2001. https://to.pbs.org/3iZ2QC3
Tour the only house in Nebraska designed and built by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
10/22/2020
Get creative and recreate Wright designs with the Atom Brick Building Sets, available in Unity Temple and the Darwin D. Martin House from ShopWright: https://bit.ly/3iY2NGC
10/21/2020
City of Elmhurst designates October 24 as Frank Lloyd Wright Day
The City of Elmhurst, Illinois has designated Saturday, October 24, as Frank Lloyd Wright Day: https://bit.ly/2H19bzR
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10/20/2020
“...belief in a thing makes it happen.” -- Frank Lloyd Wright
Thank you to those who have already donated to this year’s Annual Appeal. If you’re looking for a way to support the Trust this year, please consider a donation to our 2020 campaign.
Every gift counts. http://bit.ly/2i8kXI3
10/19/2020
Our seasonal “Wright Around Oak Park” tour is a perfect way to explore historic neighborhoods in Oak Park.
Enjoy the Trust’s most comprehensive tour of Wright in Oak Park this Friday or Saturday. https://bit.ly/2NQXADm
10/16/2020
Discover America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2020 | National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its 2020 list of the most endangered places in in the United States. https://bit.ly/34H5V4h
The 2020 America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list vividly demonstrates the richness and power of the many different stories and places that make up our shared American identity and values.
10/15/2020
#onthisday in 1966, the Frederick C. Robie House was added to the U.S. National Park Service's Register of Historic Places. https://bit.ly/2SIkaR4
10/14/2020
Check out ShopWright’s newest rug offerings, including the Duleek, pictured here: https://bit.ly/3llUxm4
10/13/2020
Become a member of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust and enjoy special benefits like discounts and complimentary admission to select locations.https://bit.ly/36Jl2wW
10/12/2020
Take the “Robie House: Inside and Out” tour and experience the beauty of a Prairie style masterpiece in autumn. https://bit.ly/37FJbCM
10/09/2020
Frank Lloyd Wright's Homes in Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois
Oak Park, Illinois and River Forest, Illinois are home to the most Wright-designed buildings worldwide.
The Trust is proud to share Wright’s original work with architecture fans and guests. https://youtu.be/BW0qaNVpnGI
Please consider a donation to the 2020 Annual Appeal, so that we may continue our efforts: http://bit.ly/2i8kXI3
Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois are home to the most Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in the world. We're pleased to share images of some of these h...
10/09/2020
Frank Lloyd Wright's Homes in Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois
Oak Park, Illinois and River Forest, Illinois are home to the most Wright-designed buildings worldwide.
The Trust is proud to share Wright’s original work with architecture fans and guests. https://youtu.be/BW0qaNVpnGI
Please consider a donation to the 2020 Annual Appeal, so that we may continue our efforts: http://bit.ly/2i8kXI3
Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois are home to the most Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in the world. We're pleased to share images of some of these h...
10/08/2020
Paradise on Earth
Coming soon to Sydney Living Museums in Australia—“Paradise on Earth,” a celebration of the career and legacy of Marion Mahony Griffin. https://bit.ly/3dcByXf
Paradise on Earth is a celebration of the career and legacy of Marion Mahony Griffin that will enchant visitors of all ages.
10/07/2020
This is the last month for “Wright Around Oak Park,” our most comprehensive tour of Wright’s work in Oak Park.
Don’t miss out on this seasonal opportunity, available Fridays and Saturdays at 12 pm noon. https://bit.ly/2NQXADm
10/06/2020
New holiday ornaments have just arrived on ShopWright.org!
Check them out: https://bit.ly/3cRHaWP
10/05/2020
9 Best Frank Lloyd Wright Sites To Visit In The U.S.
TravelAwaits included Chicago and Oak Park Wright sites on its “Best Frank Lloyd Wright Sites to Visit in the U.S.” list: https://bit.ly/2GnIwg2
Take a tour with us today: http://bit.ly/2sL8jEh
As the 20th century dawned, a young Midwestern architect, inspired by the simple beauty of the Great Plains, created a new architectural style that would forever shape America’s landscape.
10/02/2020
The 10 Best Chicago Walking Tours (Most of Which Are Totally Free)
Hey PureWow, thanks for including us! https://bit.ly/2FZJDTd
Get some fresh air in a faraway neighborhood or learn something new about a favorite old building on one of these free (or free-ish) Chicago walking tours.
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust presents five Wright structures as public historic architecture museums, his remarkable Home and Studio and groundbreaking Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois; his Prairie style masterpiece, the Robie House in Chicago; The Rookery Light Court in downtown Chicago’s financial district; and the jewel-like Emil Bach House in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. The Trust is responsible for funding, restoring and preserving the Home and Studio and Robie House. More information on the many restoration, preservation and education programs of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust can be found at www.flwright.org.
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| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
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| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
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Videos
#WrightVirtualVisits - Unity Temple
We're participating in #WrightVirtualVisits. Today we're visiting with our colleagues at Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple Restoration Foundation in Oak Park, Illinois. For more information on Unity Temple, visit www.utrf.org. Follow the hashtag #WrightVirtualVisits to see more video swaps between Frank Lloyd Wright sites across the country!
#WrightVirtualVisits - Laurent House
We're participating in #WrightVirtualVisits. Today we're visiting with our colleagues at the Laurent House by Frank Lloyd Wright in Rockford, Illinois. For more information on the Laurent House, visit www.laurenthouse.com Follow the hashtag #WrightVirtualVisits to see more video swaps between Frank Lloyd Wright sites across the country!
#WrightVirtualVisits - Muirhead Farmhouse
We're participating in #WrightVirtualVisits. Today we're visiting with our colleagues at Muirhead Farms / Muirhead Farmhouse. Mike and Sarah (Muirhead) Petersdorf talk with us about how farming provided for the construction of the Muirhead Farmhouse and also heavily influenced its design. They explore how this Wright-designed home met the needs of an active farm family. The Muirhead Farmhouse is a Usonian home built in northern Illinois by Robert and Elizabeth Muirhead, Sarah’s grandparents. For more information on the Muirhead Farmhouse, visit www.MuirheadFarmhouse.com Follow the hashtag #WrightVirtualVisits to see more video swaps between Frank Lloyd Wright sites across the country!
#WrightVirtualVisits - Taliesin Preservation
We're participating in #WrightVirtualVisits. Today we're visiting with our colleagues at Taliesin Preservation in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Follow the hashtag #WrightVirtualVisits to see more video swaps between Frank Lloyd Wright sites across the country!
Experience Wright Plus
Ticket prices for Wright Plus increase tomorrow, April 1. Get your tickets today! http://bit.ly/1wL5MC4
Wright at Wright Plus 2018
The 2018 Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk lineup features four Frank Lloyd Wright designs. Walk Wright In and enjoy tours of these privately owned historic homes on May 19, 2018. Get your tickets today at https://flwright.org/wrightplus
Walk Wright In—May 19, 2018
Wright Plus ticket sales are now open to the public! Buy now and save on a full price ticket. From today until February 28, tickets are $80 and non-member tickets are $90. http://bit.ly/2ygYxLH
Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk
Join us on May 20, 2017 for Wright Plus 150. Get your tickets today at http://flwright.org/wrightplus
Wright Plus 2015
Take a look at this slideshow of last year’s Wright Plus and buy tickets for this year’s Housewalk today: http://bit.ly/1KJmGeP
The Work of William Drummond
After joining Wright’s studio in 1899, William E. Drummond went on to become a key associate during the studio's most important years. Wright Plus 2016 features four Drummond buildings: his personal residence built in 1910, the Charles J. Barr House (1912) and the River Forest Women's Club (1913), now a private home. Drummond's River Forest United Methodist Church will serve as an Education Center and Oasis during Wright Plus. Get your tickets today: http://bit.ly/1KJmGeP
Reginald Robinson performing for Ultimate Plus guests earlier today at the Nineteenth Century Club. Tickets for tonight's 8:30pm performance still available!
Reginald Robinson rehearses Thursday at Unity Temple. Tickets still available online and at the door for 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. performances, Sat. May 17. www.flwright.org
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