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Month: July 2018

Finding the Wright Influence: Spring Green

Frank Lloyd Wright spent much of his childhood near Spring Green, Wisconsin, and lived there off and on from the 1911 construction of Taliesin, his Wisconsin estate, until his death in 1959. Despite Wright’s mixed relationship with the locals, you don’t have to look far to see his influence on local architecture. And I’m not… Read More Finding the Wright Influence: Spring Green

July 30, 2018November 18, 2018 Susie17 Comments

Chicago From the Water

Chicago’s location is no mistake: the meeting of the Chicago River and the western shores of Lake Michigan made it a key location in the Great Lakes. While water transportation is not as key as it used to be, Chicago’s many waterfronts are some of the best places in Chicago to spend time and they… Read More Chicago From the Water

July 16, 2018November 18, 2018 Susie8 Comments

Shingle Style’s Unlikely Appearance in the Midwest

Shingle Style has its roots in New England and it often gives off a coastal vibe. The style, which is characterized by wood shingles on the exterior walls, is echoed in west coast beach towns, particularly in Northern California and Oregon. It isn’t limited to the coasts, though: Shingle style emerged in the Midwest in… Read More Shingle Style’s Unlikely Appearance in the Midwest

July 9, 2018November 18, 2018 Susie11 Comments

Railroad Reuse: the First Rails to Trails

Although I am an architectural historian, I am an equal opportunity reuse fan. I love an old building any day but give me a clever reuse story of any type and I’m all in. Rails to Trails, a program for converting abandoned railroads into multi-use trails, is undoubtedly one of the best reuse plans in… Read More Railroad Reuse: the First Rails to Trails

July 2, 2018November 18, 2018 Susie6 Comments
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