Gropius House

Gropius House is a residential building from the late 1930s on Baker Bridge Road, covered with white wooden slats and fitted with large glass panels. Its straight lines and flat roof stand out clearly from the neighboring houses, while materials like steel and glass combine with local wood and stone.

The architect built this house shortly after arriving in the United States as a home for his family and an example of his design ideas. Later it was taken over by Historic New England to preserve modern architecture for visitors.

The name honors Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus school, who lived and worked here with his family after leaving Germany. Inside, you see how European furniture and American everyday objects sit side by side, reflecting a household that blended two cultures in daily life.

The organization Historic New England offers guided tours through the rooms that must be booked in advance. Access is via Baker Bridge Road, where parking is available near the entrance.

Inside there is a spiral staircase made of polished chrome, which was almost never seen in American private homes at the time. The architect also installed a glass block window that diffuses light without offering a clear view outside.

Location: Lincoln

Inception: 1938

Architects: Walter Gropius

Architectural style: International Style

Address: 68 Baker Ridge Road

Website: http://historicnewengland.org

GPS coordinates: 42.42694,-71.32694

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:22