Thomas P. Hardy House, Prairie School residential masterwork in Racine, United States
The Thomas P. Hardy House features broad eaves, horizontal lines, and grouped windows that integrate with the surrounding Wisconsin landscape along Lake Michigan.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed this residence in the early 1900s during a period when American architects sought independence from European architectural influences.
The Prairie School movement, represented by this house, established a new American architectural identity focused on simplicity and connection to natural surroundings.
The residence, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, stands as an example of early 20th-century residential architecture in the Midwest.
This house demonstrates Wright's innovative approach to creating spaces that adapt to their environment through the use of local materials and natural forms.
Location: Racine
Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright
Architectural style: Prairie School architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.71639,-87.78194
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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