Nathan G. Moore House, Tudor Revival residence in Oak Park, United States
The Nathan G. Moore House is a three-story home clad in golden-tan Roman brick with dark-stained half-timbering on its upper floors. The structure sits on Forest Avenue and displays the distinctive appearance typical of its Tudor Revival period.
A fire caused significant damage to the house in 1922, after which Wright redesigned its upper floors. This renovation introduced a blend of Sullivanesque details and Mayan motifs that set the building apart from its neighbors.
The residence sits within the Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School Architectural Historic District and reflects how residents lived in the early 20th century. The half-timbered and brick exterior remains part of the neighborhood's cohesive look that connects many homes from the same period.
The home sits at 333 Forest Avenue in Oak Park and remains a private residence, so visitors cannot enter the interior. It can be viewed from the street while walking through the neighborhood to appreciate its exterior design.
Wright was reluctant to design this Tudor Revival style initially and later admitted taking different routes to avoid seeing his own creation. This rare criticism of an architect toward his own work reveals the tension between client wishes and artistic vision.
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