Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright himself termed Robie House as 'the cornerstone of modern architecture'. Much of ... More
Robie House
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Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright himself termed Robie House as 'the cornerstone of modern architecture'. Much of the architectural world agrees. It is not only the best representation of Wright's Prairie period, but also a national landmark. The bold horizontal lines and the overhanging roofs are distinctly Wright. The house is managed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Foundation .
I am a huge Frank Lloyd Wright fan and this was the highlight of my trip. Do keep in mind that there is a fair amount of renovation being done and at this point you can't go to the second floor. The tour guides are well informed. The only way to get inside the Robie House is to pay for a tour. The house is scheduled to be finished with renovation in 2010 when the house will be 100 years old. Even with all this it was still worth it to me to go.
Even though the house was being renovated when we went to visit. It was worth waiting for the tour to start. Reminds me of an earlier Falling water style without the water of course.
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Winter sports enthusiasts will enjoy an invigorating workout in the open air. Built upon the grounds of Midway Plaisance Park,
this outdoor Olympic size rink offers a modern design and well maintained ice with lots of room to maneuver. ...
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This popular restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and down to earth prices that attract students from the University of Chicago
, just down the street. Pizza dominates here but there are other offerings, like 1/2 pound hamburgers. Plus, they ...
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13 guest apartments 5 mi S of McCormick Place/2 blks W of Museum of Science & Industry. Amenities:Air Conditioning (In
Room). Refrigerator. Iron. Telephone. Television (Cable/Satellite). Microwave Oven. Non Smoking Rooms. Television. Coffee Maker. Telephone (Voicemail). Kitchen/Kitchenette. Hotel Details:13 ...
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