The architectural wonder that is Frank Lloyd Wright has constructed more than 500 completed works during his heydays. Among these are the residence-turned-rental properties that showcased striking architectural features which are more than enough for travelers and visitors to spend their nights in awe. Indeed, staying for a vacation in these rented accommodations created by America's greatest architect will prove to be more than a perfect choice.
Frank Lloyd Wright is very much a productive, creative, and inexhaustible in his time. He was, after all, a writer, an educator, an interior designer, and of course, one of the greatest architects who ever lived. He promoted organic design and architecture, which is very much apparent in his 532 built edifices. To this day, less than 50 of his works can still be seen and visited for the public admiration, and few of these offer good accommodation for travelers and visitors all over the world.
One of these rented accommodations can be found in Two Rivers, Wisconsin- the Bernard Schwartz House built in 1938. Initially, the design of this house is a result of Life Magazine's search for the perfect “Dream House” of a typical American family- the Schwartz. The house was eventually sold in 1971, and later on resold after 33 years to Gary and Michael Ditmer who fortunately developed it to become a rental accommodation.
The Palmer House is another architectural property constructed by Wright in the 1950s for Bill and Mary Palmer. The house which was built in Ann Arbor, Michigan was later sold in 2009 to Jeffrey and Kathyrn Schox who has then turned it into yet another rental property.
During 1952, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Haynes commissioned Wright to build the Haynes House in
Fort Wayne, Indiana. Wright also designed most of the furniture items in the house. However, due to some events, most of these items have been thrown out throughout the years that passed or have never been built. With the help of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, the Haynes family have been successful in recreating and restoring the furniture items and the property back to its full glory.
In 1957, Wright constructed the Duncan House in Lisle, Illinois. It was however, relocated to a new property in Polymath Park Resort, Acme, Pennsylvania. Along with Duncan House, another amazing Wright attraction in this area is the famous Fallingwater House. Constructions created by Wright's apprentices are also situated in the park resort, namely Peter Berndston's Balter House and the Blum House, and John Rattenbury's Dream House- all of which also accept overnight stays.
The Muirhead Farmhouse in Hampshire, Illinois is another rented property and considered as the only farmhouse designed and built by the architect. The property has never been sold to any other owner and the same family has put it into their hands to have it restored in 2003, along with the 757 acres of farmland surrounding the property. Today, the land features a four-mile limestone trail for adventurers who want to trek, home to local wildflowers and plants and is now known as the Muirhead Spring Preserve.
Wright's commissioned house for Louis Penfield has also been turned to accommodate overnight stays for travelers. Built in 1955, the Louis Penfield House was cleverly designed to accommodate the owner's 6ft 8in height, and therefore features high ceilings and tall and slender windows.
Another Frank Lloyd Wright creation which has been turned to a transient rental accommodation was the Seth Peterson Cottage. Considered as one of Wright's last commissions, the Seth Peterson Cottage is frequently described as as building which showcases so much architecture per square foot than any other building that existed during its time. This rented property can be found perching over Mirror Lake in Wisconsin.
So, if you are a fan of the great architect and given the opportunity to travel within these places, why not try to spend a night marveling and sleeping in any of these rental properties.
Martin Wynn
