Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

Took the Wright Around Chicago bus tour and was so happy we did. Daniella, Jim, and Peg, our guides, were very knowledgeable not only about Frank Lloyd Wright and his work but also entertained us during the drives with information about the city and sites we were passing.
It’s a full day, but with the bus ride between homes and lunch included the day flew by. A nice mix of properties and a wealth of information.
At the end of the day, I found myself even more interested in the architect and his work then at when we started out in the morning.

I recently attended the annual Frank Lloyd Wright Plus house walk and thought this was a good occasion to show this fantastic group some love.
Back in 1974, this group was formed to save (and acquire) the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio in Oak Park. After years of work and a 3 million dollar restoration, the Home & Studio are safe, sound, and enjoyed by thousands of visitors each and every year. Furthermore, they also oversee the Robie House, the restoration of which will be complete sometime in 2010.
They work diligently to protect some of FLW’s most important buildings, to raise awareness of his works, to educate the public about FLW, and to raise funds to protect both buildings which they oversee. We are lucky to have such a wonderful group of stewards for two of FLW’s finest structures.
When you visit the Robie House or the Studio in Oak Park, be sure to donate to this fine cause, or better yet, become a member. If you aren’t up for that, at least give the annual house walk a try, it’s worth every penny. One of the main fundraisers for the trust annually, the house walk is run by enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers. You are guided through a number of private FLW homes whose owners are kind enough to open their homes to the general public for one day as well as some significant homes by other well known architects. The logistics of this event are mind boggling and it’s worth every cent to attend.
Great organization with a truly worthwhile goal. Check them out on the web for more information, this is one of my all time favorite non-​profits.