Lowell Walter House at Cedar Rock (1942)
Quasqueton, Iowa
Cedar Rock is more than just a Usonian house, it’s a whole Usonian estate. On the property are multiple Wright designs, including the main house, a boathouse, the entrance gate, and an outdoor hearth. The primary residence follows a similar “tadpole” plan as other Usonian designs, featuring a wing of bedrooms as the “tail” and the living and dining area in the “head.” Tours open for the season in May. Admission: Free. Book a tour here.
Laurent House (1948)
Rockford, Illinois
The Laurent House is particularly special in Wright’s catalog of work, as it was the only home he designed for someone with a disability, Kenneth Laurent, who used a wheelchair, and his wife, Phyllis. “This house helps me focus on my capabilities, not my disability. That is the true gift Mr. Wright gave to me,” Kenneth said about the property. Admission: $25. Book a tour here.
Wilbur Pearce House (1950)
Bradbury, California
One of Wright’s rare solar hemicycle designs, the residence’s southern face curves inward to take maximum advantage of the sun. Konrad Pearce, the owner and grandson of the original client, is currently offering tours of the home to fund a restoration of the property. Admission: $50. Book a tour here.
Spring House (1950)
Tallahassee, Florida
“Find your ground, not on a lot and get in touch.” This is what Frank Lloyd Wright said to Clifton Lewis when she asked the architect to design a house for her family. One of only two “pod-shaped” houses, it was designed at the same time as the Guggenheim Museum, with both structures based on the confluence of arcs. Admission: $25. Book a tour here.
