Herbert and Katherine Jacobs Second House
Herbert and Katherine Jacobs Second House, Solar Hemicycle residence in Middleton, United States
The house features a semicircular design with a floor-to-roof glass wall facing south and earth berms protecting three sides from winter winds.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed this residential structure in 1944 as the second home for journalists Herbert and Katherine Jacobs, introducing passive solar concepts.
The National Park Service listed this property on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 for its contribution to American architectural advancement.
Located at 3995 Shawn Trail, the residence demonstrates effective solar heat management through its curved layout and strategic window placement.
Deep foundations filled with crushed stone support the stone walls instead of concrete, representing an alternative construction method of the 1940s.
Location: Middleton
Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright
GPS coordinates: 43.07390,-89.53470
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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