Weekly Note
It's time to review the hottest Wright-related headlines in this issue of the Wright Society weekly newsletter. From the continued buzz about the Wright UNESCO hiccup; to a visit to Pittsburgh's "Frank Lloyd Wright Country"; to another attempt to de-list a historic Wright home; to the sale of a wonderful Mid-century Modern gem. If it's newsworthy in the world of architecture and design, it's (W)right here.
Keep calm and Wright on!
Eric, Bryan & Lisa | Wright Society Publishers
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The Headlines
Third Try To De-List Haynes House...Denied Again
The owner of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed John D. Haynes House (1952) in Fort Wayne, IN attempted to have his home removed from the list of local historic districts for the third time. Owner Richard J. Herber, who voluntarily sought the home's historic listing in 2008, has recently (and repeatedly) sought to have the Fort Wayne City Council de-list the home. Luckily, the Council voted unanimously to keep the listing in place, protecting the home...for now. Follow the link to read more.
Click for more details: journalgazette.net
A Visit To Pittsburgh's Frank Lloyd Wright Country
The New York Times recently featured Pittsburgh's cluster of Frank Lloyd Wright (and related) architecture in the Laurel Highlands, including Fallingwater and the transplanted Wright's found at Polymath Park. Follow the link to read more.
Click for more details: nytimes.com
George Nelson's Kirkpatrick House For Sale
Curbed reports that the beautifully restored 1955 George Nelson-designed James and Sally Kirkpatrick House (and all of its period furnishings) in Kalamazoo, MI are for sale for $450,000. It didn't take long for a buyer to jump at this beauty and I'm happy to report the sellers have accepted an offer.
Eric had the pleasure of visiting this Modern gem as a follow-up tour to one of the recent Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Conferences and can tell you it's stunning. Get more details and see a lot more photos here.
Click for more details: curbed.com
Not Wright Now: UNESCO Bid Referrel Still In The News
News outlets are still buzzing about the disappointing "referral" of the 10 Frank Lloyd Wright sites bid for UNESCO World Heritage designation. Here's a round-up of the various news stories analyzing what the decision means and what the future might hold. Read the Chicago Tribune, Curbed, and Washington Post stories.
Click for more details: chicagotribune.com
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