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- 11 Apr, 25Upcoming
The Perilous & Amazing Journey of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel – Tokyo
Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Downtown Springfield, off Lawrence & 5th
Main roads off 55 & 97 to 5th & LawrenceView Us On Google Maps >>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> <img class="alignleft" style="width: 131px; height: 169px;" src="https://springfield-webdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/susanlwrnce.jpg" alt="" /></p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Susan Lawrence (1862-1946), the woman who commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">to “remodel” her deceased father’s home in Springfield, Illinois, lived during a period in history when women were finding their voices and carving out new places in society.</p>
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<p>Interested in becoming involved? We are always looking for volunteers & members. Just want to donate to the home? We are happy to receive donations from individuals and businesses alike.</p>SHARE
<p>Did you enjoy your tour? Like our website? We invite you to share the love and let others know about the home and history!</p>LEARN
<p>Want to know more? Interested in digging into the history of the home, Susan or Frank? We encourage you to read our article archive.</p>Take Time To See It All
Specialty Tours are lead by veteran tour guides, providing guests more time to appreciate Frank Lloyd Wright's work and enjoy timeless stories about the famous architect.
Exterior Urban Style
Specialty Tours are lead by veteran tour guides, providing guests more time to appreciate Frank Lloyd Wright’s work and enjoy timeless stories about the famous architect.
The Beauty of The Home
Attention to Detail — offers an in-depth look at the career of Frank Lloyd Wright and the restoration of the house, such as the elaborate process used to finish the home’s distinct architectural frieze.
Exquisite Architecture
Wright Concepts — explains the design principles behind Wright’s “Prairie School” architecture. Of Glass and Wood — focuses exclusively on the house’s art glass and hand-made oak furniture.
Architectural Statues
Frank Lloyd Wright architectural ornament statues are of great historical relevance and the Dana-Thomas has many celebrated sculpture designs.
For additional inquiries regarding tours, please call (217)-782-6776
“When I say nature I do not mean the wind and the bees and the trees and the animals. I mean the nature with a capital ‘N’ that is the essence of life everywhere, the essence of life itself.”
Frank Lloyd Wright
Visit The Dana-Thomas House
Our Hours
Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Last Tour at 3:45 pm*CLOSURES:
We will be closed in observance for Memorial Day
Find Us
Downtown Springfield, off Lawrence & 5th
Main roads off 55 & 97 to 5th & LawrenceView Us On Google Maps >>
Group Tours
More To See
More To Do >>
Where To Stay
Find a Place To Stay >>
Restaurants
View Places To Eat >>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> <img class="alignleft" style="width: 131px; height: 169px;" src="https://springfield-webdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/susanlwrnce.jpg" alt="" /></p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Susan Lawrence (1862-1946), the woman who commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">to “remodel” her deceased father’s home in Springfield, Illinois, lived during a period in history when women were finding their voices and carving out new places in society.</p>
DONATE
<p>Interested in becoming involved? We are always looking for volunteers & members. Just want to donate to the home? We are happy to receive donations from individuals and businesses alike.</p>SHARE
<p>Did you enjoy your tour? Like our website? We invite you to share the love and let others know about the home and history!</p>LEARN
<p>Want to know more? Interested in digging into the history of the home, Susan or Frank? We encourage you to read our article archive.</p>Take Time To See It All
Specialty Tours are lead by veteran tour guides, providing guests more time to appreciate Frank Lloyd Wright's work and enjoy timeless stories about the famous architect.
Exterior Urban Style
Specialty Tours are lead by veteran tour guides, providing guests more time to appreciate Frank Lloyd Wright’s work and enjoy timeless stories about the famous architect.
The Beauty of The Home
Attention to Detail — offers an in-depth look at the career of Frank Lloyd Wright and the restoration of the house, such as the elaborate process used to finish the home’s distinct architectural frieze.
Exquisite Architecture
Wright Concepts — explains the design principles behind Wright’s “Prairie School” architecture. Of Glass and Wood — focuses exclusively on the house’s art glass and hand-made oak furniture.
Architectural Statues
Frank Lloyd Wright architectural ornament statues are of great historical relevance and the Dana-Thomas has many celebrated sculpture designs.
For additional inquiries regarding tours, please call (217)-782-6776
“When I say nature I do not mean the wind and the bees and the trees and the animals. I mean the nature with a capital ‘N’ that is the essence of life everywhere, the essence of life itself.”
Frank Lloyd Wright