Dr. G.C. Stockman House

The Dr. G.C. Stockman House is a Prairie School residence in Mason City featuring horizontal lines, broad overhangs, and abundant windows that flood interior spaces with light. The open floor plan flows organically, furnished with pieces from Gustav Stickley and other early 20th-century makers that represent the period's design values.

Frank Lloyd Wright designed this residence in 1908 as a response to his prototype for an affordable fireproof house published in Ladies' Home Journal. The design reflected his vision for bringing modern architecture within reach of middle-class American families.

The residence embodies Prairie School ideals that connected homes to their surroundings through extended horizontal lines and natural materials. Visitors experience this philosophy in how the broad overhangs and abundant windows blur the boundary between interior and exterior spaces.

The home is open to visitors as a museum where original furnishings illustrate early 20th-century living. Plan time to observe the fine details of rooms and craftsmanship throughout the spaces.

The house originally stood at a different location and was moved two blocks east and two blocks north in the 1980s as a preservation effort. This relocation demonstrates the exceptional steps taken to save the structure for future generations.

Location: Mason City

Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright

Architectural style: Prairie School architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.15265,-93.19198

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49