Ben Rebhuhn House, Usonian house in Great Neck Estates, United States.
The Ben Rebhuhn House is a residential building in Great Neck Estates constructed with tidewater cypress wood, brick elements, and red roof tiles. It features two bedrooms across two stories with large windows and built-in furniture designed to connect interior living spaces with the outdoors.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house in 1937 for Benjamin and Anne Rebhuhn, who were progressive publishers in New York. The structure underwent significant restoration in the 1970s by Morton Delson, one of Wright's students, following fire damage.
This residence embodies the Usonian philosophy, which sought to create affordable yet thoughtfully designed homes for middle-class families. Visitors can observe these principles in how the rooms flow together and how the house opens toward the surrounding landscape.
The house is a private residence and can be viewed from the street. It sits within Great Neck Estates, making it accessible for visitors interested in observing the architecture and design from the exterior.
This residence survived significant fire damage in the 1960s, which threatened its future but did not destroy its core structure. It stands today as one of the few early Usonian homes that was completely restored following such a major event.
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