America's most–acclaimed architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, launched a revolution in design with the construction of the Heurtley House in 1902. Wright, who claimed that, “music and architecture blossom on the same branch,” had inaugurated an organic method of design that was to transform architectural tastes worldwide.
“Widely recognized as a critical work in the history of modern architecture both nationally and internationally, the Heurtley House is understood to be the first fully mature Prairie style house. It marks a pivotal point in the early development of the noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright.”
– Bruce Babbit, Secretary of the Interior, at the designation of the Heurtley House as a National Landmark, March 2001.This video follows the five-year restoration process, showing the discoveries, obstacles, and state–of–the–art techniques used to bring this tarnished gem back to its former grandeur.
"A fine effort, this program will be of special interest to regional and architectural libraries" - Library Journal, June 1, 2003"A solid video not only for architecture students, but for general audiences with an interest in the arts as well, this is recommended" - Video Librarian, July-August 2003
"Meet the Owners" - one of the many extras on the DVD!
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The Heurtley House recently celebrated it's 100-year anniversary, and the owners were proud to mark the occasion with a grand re-opening during the 2002 Wright Plus House Walk in Oak Park, Illinois. Over 2000 people toured the house on the single day of the house walk.
