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Frank Lloyd Wright's Charnley House in Chicago, Illinois, 1892 (for Adler & Sullivan)

Posted by Pudleaux Tourism on February 18, 2015 at 11:15 AM



James Charnley House, 1892

1365 N Astor, Chicago, IL 60610


Completed in 1892, the Charnley House is both a Chicago and National Historic Landmark. Though the building is attributed to the architectural firm of Adler & Sullivan, the design is primarily attributed to Frank Lloyd Wright, for whom residential commissions were given. The Charnley House is unique in that clear demonstrations of both Frank Lloyd Wright and his master, Louis Sullivan can be seen. Note the beautifully ornate, wooden balcony. The Charnley House is considered by some to be the first modern home, not only in its appearance drastically different from the Queen Anne homes typical of the period, but also because of the open layout and lack of compartmentalized rooms. One walks into the Charnley House and meets the central staircase, disguised with a vertical, wooden screen. To the left is the library, to the right is the dining room, and on the upper floors are the bedrooms. There is an open flow to the house. The kitchen was located in the basement of the building. The Charnley-Persky House, as it's now known, is today owned by the Society of Architectural Historians. Weekly tours of the Charnley House are offered on a first-come, first served basis. 

Categories: Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago , Frank Lloyd Wright in Illinois, Frank Lloyd Wright Early Projects

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