Kraus, Russell and Ruth Goetz, House - Kirkwood, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 34.952 W 090° 26.558
15S E 722758 N 4273552
One of only two Frank Lloyd Wright designed houses in the St. Louis area.
Waymark Code: WM10HZ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
Views: 19

This Frank Lloyd Wright designed house was built between 1952 and 1956 using his Usonian house design. The house features many 60 and 120 degree angles and extensive use of red cypress wood. The house is situated on a very wooded lot in keeping with its design. The house is now managed by a non-profit organization and is located on a St. Louis County Park. The house is open for tours by appointment. For a full discussion of this house see the secondary website below.
Street address:
120 N. Ballas Rd.
Kirkwood, Missouri


County / Borough / Parish: St. Louis County

Year listed: 1997

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1950-1974

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Recreation and Culture

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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