George Madison Millard House
George Madison Millard House, Prairie School residence in Highland Park, United States.
Description
The George Madison Millard House is a single-family residence in Highland Park designed in the Prairie School style with prominent horizontal roof overhangs and 68 art glass windows. The exterior features board-and-batten siding while the interior contains custom-built furniture and fixed cabinetry throughout.
History
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the residence in 1906 for George Madison Millard, a book specialist from Chicago. The house was created during one of Wright's most productive periods as a Prairie School architect.
Culture
The residence embodies Prairie School principles through its cruciform layout and strong horizontal lines that echo the flat landscape. These design choices reflect how the movement sought to connect buildings with their natural surroundings.
Practical
The house sits one block from Lake Michigan, providing convenient access to the waterfront and its natural surroundings. Visitors can best appreciate the intricate glass panels and window designs by viewing them from various angles around the property.
Did you know?
The residence features floor-to-ceiling brick fireplaces and custom-crafted benches flanked by stained glass windows in the living room. These artisanal details showcase Wright's attention to functional artistic elements throughout the home.
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