Austin house
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Darmok and Jalad
N 34° 52.418 W 082° 23.422
17S E 372927 N 3859911
Broad Margin is one of two houses that Wright designed in South Carolina...
Waymark Code: WM1JTT
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
Views: 284

This classic Usonian house is of Wright's rubblestone construction, Carolina style. The low profile from the "public" side almost makes it look like an Earth House and together with a heavy canopy of trees and foliage surrounding the perimeter of the property make this one of the most difficult I have ever visited to photograph.

I attempted to contact the current owner to arrange for a closer look, but my letter was returned as undeliverable. However, there is a covered car in the driveway so there must be someone who lives here.

There are a series of images of Broad Margin on-line in the Library of Congress (visit link)
Year Completed: Designed 1951, Completed 1954

Commissioned By: Misses Gabrielle and Charlcey Austin

Nearest City or Town: Greenville, SC

Public/Private: Private

Tours Available?: no

Website: [Web Link]

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.
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