Harold C. Bradley House, Prairie School residence in University Heights, Madison, United States
Description
The Harold C. Bradley House is a Prairie School residence in University Heights featuring a T-shaped layout with cantilevered sleeping porches on the upper level. The design emphasizes horizontal lines and incorporates natural materials such as wood and stone throughout the interior and exterior.
History
The residence was commissioned in 1909 by Richard T. Crane as a wedding gift for his granddaughter Josephine and her husband Harold Bradley. The property has been maintained and occupied by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Sigma Phi Society since 1915.
Culture
The residence showcases Prairie School principles with horizontal lines, natural materials, and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. This approach to design creates spaces where indoor and outdoor elements work together.
Practical
The house is located in an established neighborhood with good access to campus areas and surrounding streets. The building's preservation allows visitors to understand Prairie School architecture and the historical approach to residential design.
Did you know?
Architects Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie personally designed every detail of the house, from furniture to fixtures and decorative elements. This comprehensive approach created a fully realized work where all components were intended to work together as one cohesive whole.
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