Taliesin - Spring Green, WI
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N 43° 08.468 W 090° 04.241
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Taliesin was the estate of Frank Lloyd Wright and built on land that belonged to the Wright family. It was declared a National Historic Landmark.
Waymark Code: WMYYT2
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2018
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Taliesin was designed in the principles of the Prairie School, an architectural style common in the Midwest. There were 3 different houses built on the site, which Taliesin III remains today. Taliesin I was completed in 1911. A disgruntled employee of the estate set fire to the house as well as murdered Wright's wife, Mamah Borthwick, and several others.
Taliesin II was not used much as Wright was working on projects overseas. This house was also destroyed by fire. Taliesin III, which stands today, was Wright's home for the remainder of his life. He designed many of his most famous works here, including Fallingwater, the Imperial Hotel, Johnson Wax Headquarters and the Guggenheim Museum.
The house was donated to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation in 1959 and operates as a museum. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
Year Completed: 1911
Commissioned By: Frank Lloyd Wright
Nearest City or Town: Spring Green, WI
Public/Private: Public
Tours Available?: yes
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
There are no specific visit requirements, however telling about your visit is strongly encouraged. Additional photos of the building or house to add to the gallery are also nice, but not required. Pictures with a GPS or you in them is highly discouraged.