Frank W. Thomas House - Oak Park, IL
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N 41° 53.433 W 087° 48.006
16T E 433623 N 4637933
The Thomas house is widely considered Wright's first Prairie Style home in Oak Park. It is also his first all stucco home in Oak Park.
Waymark Code: WM1VN1
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2007
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This house was commissioned by James C. Rogers for his daughter and her husband, Frank Wright Thomas. In some ways, it resembles the Heurtley House: Both homes have leaded glass windows, an arched entryway, and a low, long profile. The Thomas house is widely considered Wright's first Prairie Style home in Oak Park. It is also his first all stucco home in Oak Park. Using stucco instead of wood meant that Wright could design clear, geometric forms.
The main rooms of the Thomas House are raised a full story above a high basement. The L-shaped floor plan of the house gives it an open view to the north and west, while obscuring a brick wall located on the south side. A "false door" is located just above the arched entryway.
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This is a private residence so please be respectful and do your viewing from the street. The home can be found on 210 N. Forest.