For years, the Robie House limped along, a shadow of its former self, a sad state of affairs that resulted from neglectful owners or well-meaning stewards who lacked the funds to put the landmark back in order.
Now, though, that $11 million-plus project is finally complete — the house will reopen to visitors Friday — and it reminds us anew why the Robie House is one of Chicago’s, and the world’s, architectural treasures.
— Chicago Tribune
While a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright's 1910 Robie House on the University of Chicago campus used to accompany a feeling of sorrow and a bit of regret, it can now be the pinnacle of any trip to the Windy City.
An exhaustive restoration of the 109-year-old building was overseen by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, the Chicago-based nonprofit which gives tours of the famed architect's buildings in the area. Now visitors can see the home as it appeared upon initial construction, as well as visit the world's first garage.
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I've looked at that interior shot over a dozen times. Just gorgeous.
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