House for Robert Emmond - La Grange, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
N 41° 48.690 W 087° 51.930
16T E 428109 N 4629209
A bootleg house, much altered since it was first built, this house uses the same basic "T" plan and resembles the Oak Park, IL Gale house and Parker house.
Waymark Code: WM6PB5
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Darmok and Jalad
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Located at 109 S. Eighth Avenue.

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"The Robert G. Emmond residence is a transitional work designed prior to the formation of Wright's mature Prairie style. With octagonal shaped bays and strong rectilinear forms, the Emmond House bears witness to Wright's search for an original architectural language based on geometric forms.

Considered one of the 'bootleg' commissions, the Robert G. Emmond residence was designed by Wright while he was employed by the architectural firm of Adler and Sullivan. In violation of his employment contract with the firm, Wright took on a number of his own residential commissions to earn additional income to support his growing family."
Year Completed: 1892

Commissioned By: Robert G. Emmond

Nearest City or Town: La Grange, IL

Public/Private: Private

Website: [Web Link]

Tours Available?: Not Listed
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