Chicago Sights

Robie House

#15 of 830 things to do in Chicago

#426 of 27279 things to do in North America

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Good for: architecture, design buffs

  • Address
    • 5757 S Woodlawn Ave
  • Transport
    • 6
    • Metra to 55th-56th-57th
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 708-848-1976
  • Price
    • 1hr tours $15
  • Hours
    • 10am-5pm Thu-Mon

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Lonely Planet review for Robie House

This masterpiece is the ultimate expression of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School style, and it’s often listed among the most important structures in American architecture. The low horizontal planes and dramatic cantilevers were meant to mirror the Midwestern landscape, and they’re ornamented solely by the exquisite stained- and leaded-glass doors and windows. At the time of research the house was undergoing extensive restoration, which had disrupted the tour schedule, so call ahead.

 

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    Architectural gem

    remelila recommends this,

    Even if you know nothing about Frank Lloyd Wright, stop by Robie House, near the University of Chicago campus, for a tour. His designs were far ahead of their time in 1910, and still have the power to inspire today. It almost makes you wish you could buy the place and move in – but of course you'd need the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed furniture to match...

    Good for: architecture, design buffs

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