The Secret Knowledge of Spaces

An architectural historian and historic preservationist exploring spaces. https://secretknowledgeofspaces.wordpress.com

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Fall color + 1820s architecture 💛 https://instagr.am/p/CVu1tiGLqQV/

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Happy Halloween! 🎃 House built in 1826. https://instagr.am/p/CVtQif4PzlP/

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Rainy reflections on Central Street. https://instagr.am/p/CVqZhqtL2zQ/

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The Rollin Furbeck House (1897), by Frank Lloyd Wright. This house was a wedding gift from Furbeck’s parents. Furbeck’s brother George had previously also commissioned a Wright house (see two photos back on my feed). I am curious too: did George have to pay for his? Please tell me if you know 😆 https://instagr.am/p/CVY-YaZlPrZ/

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This house was made for Halloween 🍂🎃 https://instagr.am/p/CVRbRejB680/

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The George Furbeck House (1897) was one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s first applications of plate glass. It also plays with octagons, much like Wright’s own Home & Studio. The porch was enlarged and enclosed in 1922. https://instagr.am/p/CVMXPb2r_pi/

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The Union Pacific Depot in Park City (1886). Noted at the time as “modern and tasteful and brilliant yellow.” 💛 https://instagr.am/p/CVJALx4Fb7Q/

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Tudor Revival is always a good decision. https://instagr.am/p/CUbIloDFJX-/

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When you ask Frank Lloyd Wright to remodel your house, 1906 edition. The Hills-DeCaro House. Fun fact: Nathan Moore, owner of the adjacent Wright house, had this remodel done as a wedding present for his daughter, Mary. https://instagr.am/p/CUV67sZlHuo/

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The most amazing chimney & the prettiest gate. At the Norman Smith House by Graham, Anderson, Probst and White (1927). https://instagr.am/p/CTu4MmHlNb9/

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Starting to feel like fall is coming in Oak Park 🍃 pictured: the Jewell House, built in 1906 and designed by E. E. Roberts https://instagr.am/p/CTpJA1YLa2W/

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The William E. Martin House (1903) by Frank Lloyd Wright. https://instagr.am/p/CSAWpL-l_Ax/

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The Harry C. Goodrich House (1895), by Frank Lloyd Wright, is an early design of Wright’s but hints at the Prairie style to come with its strong horizontal lines. https://instagr.am/p/CR5A7Gcj_6f/

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Colonial Revival + red door https://instagr.am/p/CR1IywhDv1r/

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When your color palette goes well with your palm trees. https://instagr.am/p/CRbgjoprwGZ/

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Will stop for Painted Ladies. 💛💙 https://instagr.am/p/CRaCh4djS00/

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Back to exploring historic houses 👏 The Winchester House (built starting in 1884) was opened to the public in 1923, just five months after Mrs. Winchester’s death. That makes its history as a tourist attraction nearly a century in comparison to the 40 years Mrs. Winchester lived here! The architectural details are amazing. https://instagr.am/p/CRXzJgEDxOr/