Frank Lloyd Wright is arguably the most famous American architect who ever lived. He was a starchitect before starchitects were even a thing and developed the architectural style known as the Prairie school.
His unique buildings are stippled around the country but much of his work, especially in his early years, can be found in Illinois. As such, the Illinois Office of Tourism has unveiled the new Frank Lloyd Wright Trail. The trail, which includes 13 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, stretches as far north as Rockford and as far south as Springfield.
Each of the 13 properties along the self-guided tour are open to the public. Some of the highlights include Frank Lloyd Wright’s private residence and studio, the Frederick C. Robie House, and the Unity Temple.
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The full list of buildings includes:
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Emil Bach House
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Charnley-Persky House Museum
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The Rookery
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Frederick C. Robie house
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio
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Unity Temple
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Colonel George Fabyan Villa
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Muirhead Farmhouse
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Petit Memorial Chapel
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Kenneth Laurent House
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B. Harley Bradley House
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Frank L. Smith Bank
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Dana-Thomas House
More information about each building can be found here.
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