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Ravine Bluffs Development

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Location
  
Glencoe, Illinois

NRHP Reference #
  
78001137

Added to NRHP
  
23 June 1978

Built
  
1915, rebuilt 1985

Architectural style
  
Prairie School

Architect
  
Frank Lloyd Wright

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The Ravine Bluffs Development was commissioned in 1915 by Frank Lloyd Wright's attorney, Sherman Booth Jr. It is located in Glencoe, Illinois. Six houses, three poured concrete sculptures, and one bridge were built. Five of the houses were for rent when built. All 5 rental houses share the same basic floor plan as "A Fireproof House for $5000".

Client's home:

  • Sherman M. Booth House

    • Rentals:

  • Charles R. Perry House
  • Hollis R. Root House
  • William F. Kier House
  • Lute F. and Daniel Kissam House
  • William F. Ross House - differs in design from the other 4 rentals, has fireplace to the side - was purchased by architect John Eifler and was restored from 2011-2014.

    • Bridge

    The Ravine Bluffs Development Bridge, also known as the Sylvan Road Bridge, was a bridge designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and located at the northeastern entrance of the Development. It crosses over the ravine from which the project gets its name. In the 1980s, the bridge was rebuilt. It was Wright's only bridge.

    References

    Ravine Bluffs Development Wikipedia
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