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Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House

Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House Prairie style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1920 for Henry J. and Elsie Allen. Last of the Prairie houses and considered "among my best".

Commissioned in 1916 and completed in 1918, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House is named after its first owners, newspaper publisher Henry Allen and his wife, Elsie. It was the last of the architect’s famous brick prairie houses, which emphasized horizontal lines, earth tones and a continuous blending of interiors with exteriors. Architectural writers who have visited the house believe its living roo

m is “one of the great rooms of the 20th century.” The home features more than 30 pieces of Wright-designed furniture, all of its original art glass and several new-for-their-time innovations, such as wall-hung water closets and an attached garage. Visit the site that USA Today considers one of the “10 great Frank Lloyd Wright home tours” in the nation. This beautiful home has been preserved as a museum thanks to the Allen House Foundation.

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Keep your drinks cool in Allen House Baraista mugs
07/22/2022

Keep your drinks cool in Allen House Baraista mugs

The only other structure designed by Wright in Kansas.
07/22/2022

The only other structure designed by Wright in Kansas.

are the best views. 🏫

  We love this image of Elsie Allen and daughter, Henrietta enjoying their beautiful living room, circa January 1919.  Y...
07/21/2022

We love this image of Elsie Allen and daughter, Henrietta enjoying their beautiful living room, circa January 1919. You can learn about the history of the Allen House and the Allen family when you attend a guided tour led by one of our experienced docents. Public guided tours Wednesday-Saturday, reservations recommended.







So far in 2022,  the Frank Lloyd Wright house has hosted visitors from 44 different states and 14 foreign countries.  Co...
07/18/2022

So far in 2022, the Frank Lloyd Wright house has hosted visitors from 44 different states and 14 foreign countries. Come join the fun!

Need summer reading ideas?  Try looking at the Gilded Garage Gift Shop!
07/15/2022

Need summer reading ideas? Try looking at the Gilded Garage Gift Shop!

Looking for a fun road trip?  Follow travel blogger Valerie & Valise  and check out their local stops at Old Cowtown Mus...
07/14/2022
Drive Between Kansas City and Oklahoma City: Road Trip Tips & Info

Looking for a fun road trip? Follow travel blogger Valerie & Valise and check out their local stops at Old Cowtown Museum and Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House for some fun ideas! Thanks for visiting us!
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Planning to make the drive between Kansas City and Oklahoma City? Here's everything you need to know: travel time and distance, stops worth making, and more.

Looking for something good to read while you're traveling or staying in to beat the heat?  Try Fallingwater Rising by Fr...
07/08/2022

Looking for something good to read while you're traveling or staying in to beat the heat? Try Fallingwater Rising by Franklin Toker. Called "utterly fascinating" by the New York Times and named one of 2003 best books by Library Journal. Available today at the Gilded Garage Gift Shop.

Do you have a passion for retail and people? Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. We currently ha...
07/02/2022

Do you have a passion for retail and people? Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. We currently have openings for gift shop volunteers! If you would like to learn more about a rewarding volunteer experience at the Allen House, then this is the place for you! Please email [email protected] for more information.

New merchandise is arriving daily!  Come check us out Wednesday - Saturday.
07/01/2022

New merchandise is arriving daily! Come check us out Wednesday - Saturday.

Look who stopped by the Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House last night.  Its BILLY GIBBONS from ZZ Top.  The band is in town ...
06/24/2022

Look who stopped by the Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House last night. Its BILLY GIBBONS from ZZ Top. The band is in town to play a concert tonight at Hartman Arena. He had us eating out of his very talented hands!

ZZ Top CONCERT TONIGHT
Where: Hartman Arena
Doors open at 6:00 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm.
Tickets: $69 and can be purchased at Hartman Arena or through Ticketmaster.

06/22/2022

We may have been built in 1918, but we have central air conditioning! Come beat the heat with us.

Back in stock!  Get your copy now before it sells out again!
06/17/2022

Back in stock! Get your copy now before it sells out again!

🌸🌸••BLOOM ALERT••🌸🌸 So many beautiful blooms in the courtyard this time of year!  Take a tour of the home and gardens th...
06/15/2022

🌸🌸••BLOOM ALERT••🌸🌸 So many beautiful blooms in the courtyard this time of year! Take a tour of the home and gardens this summer! Reservations recommended, and yes, we DO have air conditioning! 😀

Wondering what to do this summer?  This book is full of ideas.  Gilded Garage Gift Shop at the Frank Lloyd Wright Allen ...
06/10/2022

Wondering what to do this summer? This book is full of ideas. Gilded Garage Gift Shop at the Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House has copies that have been autographed by the author, for $19.95.

Happy 155th Birthday, Frank! Today we celebrate you!
06/08/2022

Happy 155th Birthday, Frank! Today we celebrate you!

06/05/2022

Even our koi are enjoying this beautiful weather and all the visitors to our gardens.

Our guests at the Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House are enjoying the last day of the Sedgwick County Master Gardners Tour. ...
06/05/2022

Our guests at the Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House are enjoying the last day of the Sedgwick County Master Gardners Tour. We are open until 4:00

What a beautiful day for a garden tour!  12-4pm today, come explore our garden and five other beautiful gardens around W...
06/05/2022

What a beautiful day for a garden tour! 12-4pm today, come explore our garden and five other beautiful gardens around Wichita for only $10! Tickets available at the door.

After a somewhat soggy start, the weather really came through for us again today at the Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House s...
06/04/2022

After a somewhat soggy start, the weather really came through for us again today at the Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House stop on the Sedgwick County Master Gardeners Tour. There is still time to join us. We are open until 5:00 and tomorrow 12-4.

What a beautiful turn out we have had today! Come join us tomorrow at the Master Gardener’s Tour. Gates open at 9:00 and...
06/03/2022

What a beautiful turn out we have had today! Come join us tomorrow at the Master Gardener’s Tour. Gates open at 9:00 and tickets are available at the door.

What a beautiful day for a garden tour.  Come join us!  Tickets are available at the door.  Gardens are open until 5:00 ...
06/03/2022

What a beautiful day for a garden tour. Come join us! Tickets are available at the door. Gardens are open until 5:00 today and continue tomorrow and Sunday.

The Garden Tour 2022 is back!  We are so honored to be a part of the tour this year and share our gardens with the commu...
06/01/2022

The Garden Tour 2022 is back! We are so honored to be a part of the tour this year and share our gardens with the community. You can pre-buy your ticket online at the Sedgwick County Extension office http://www.sedgwick.ksu.edu/events or at the gate of any of the six gardens! We hope to see you June 3,4 & 5!

Today, we were honored with a visit from a guest who came all the way from Holland to tour the Allen House.  To date, th...
05/20/2022

Today, we were honored with a visit from a guest who came all the way from Holland to tour the Allen House. To date, the Allen House has hosted visitors from 42 different states and 8 foreign countries. Not bad for just the first half of the year. 😎

What a wonderful day for a tea! Elsie Allen's Tea on the Terrace was  a huge success.  Thank you Mother Nature for keepi...
05/15/2022

What a wonderful day for a tea! Elsie Allen's Tea on the Terrace was a huge success. Thank you Mother Nature for keeping the wind, rain and heat at bay. A good time was had by all. We are already looking forward to next year.

Shout out to Wichita By E.B.  for including the Allen House!  Looking for a staycation or just a fun weekend?  Check out...
05/06/2022
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May is full of big events in Wichita, including the Elsie Allen Tea on the Terrace here at the Allen House on May 14th! ...
05/03/2022
Big Wichita area events happening in May

May is full of big events in Wichita, including the Elsie Allen Tea on the Terrace here at the Allen House on May 14th! Tickets are available on our website flwrightwichita.org. Check out the article for a full listing of fun things to do to kick off your summer plans.

From Broadway productions, concerts and live entertainment to family-friendly activities, there are tons of events for everyone. Plan a summer vacation or weekend getaway in Wichita.

04/29/2022
Our docent Burt, traveled to Chicago for the Wright Plus event in September, 2021. On his trip, he was able to include a...
04/28/2022

Our docent Burt, traveled to Chicago for the Wright Plus event in September, 2021. On his trip, he was able to include a visit Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum. This cemetery is the final resting place for many of Chicago’s most influential people; including a significant number of Frank Lloyd Wright’s friends, clients and professional colleagues, including Louis Sullivan, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe; and Bruce Goff. Burt encourages any fan of great architecture going to Chicago to include Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum in their agenda.

Gather your friends and join us May 14th for our annual Elsie Allen Tea on the Terrace!
04/23/2022

Gather your friends and join us May 14th for our annual Elsie Allen Tea on the Terrace!

On Wednesday, our volunteers met to talk about what is new and what is changing at the Allen House. A special thank you ...
04/23/2022

On Wednesday, our volunteers met to talk about what is new and what is changing at the Allen House. A special thank you to DJ and Dale for the lovely hors d’oeuvres and to Linda for arranging for the wine.

Anyone interested in being a volunteer at the Allen House, please contact us at www.flwrightwichita.org.

Don't miss out!  Tickets for Elsie Allen's Tea on the Terrace are going fast. Enjoy light refreshments on the terrace, f...
04/16/2022

Don't miss out! Tickets for Elsie Allen's Tea on the Terrace are going fast. Enjoy light refreshments on the terrace, followed by self guided tour of the house. Docents will be stationed throughout the house to answer any questions. Mark it on your calendar: May 14th with 3 seatings at 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30. Tickets can be purchased on line at https://flwrightwichita.org/event/elsie-allen-tea-on-the-terrace-3/.

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255 N Roosevelt St
Wichita, KS
67208

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(316) 687-1027

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Great way to spend an evening learning about Kansas history and architecture with our Pathway small group. It's a must see!!
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