Jacobs, Herbert and Katherine, First House - Madison WI
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nomadwillie
N 43° 03.518 W 089° 26.501
16T E 301167 N 4770219
The Jacobs house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and constructed in 1937. It is considered to be the first Usonian home.
Waymark Code: WMM54Z
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2014
Views: 19
Owned by Herbert Jacobs who was a newspaperman. He challenged his acquaintance Frank Lloyd Wright, to design a home for $5,000. Wright took the challenge, designing a L shape home with an open floor plan. The house contained 2 bedrooms. The Jacobs did move in, however commissioned Wright to build a second home, Jacobs II. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2003.
Year Completed: 1937
Commissioned By: Herbert and Katherine Jacobs
Nearest City or Town: Madison
Public/Private: Private
Tours Available?: yes
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
There are no specific visit requirements, however telling about your visit is strongly encouraged. Additional photos of the building or house to add to the gallery are also nice, but not required. Pictures with a GPS or you in them is highly discouraged.