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Frank Lloyd Wright designed but
a single home in Alabama. It was one of his classic Usonian homes,
designed in 1939 for Stanley and Mildred Rosenbaum and referred to
as one of the “purest examples of Wright’s unique style.”
Constructed of cypress, glass and brick, the original house was
completed in 1940; Wright added two new wings as per a Rosenbaum
request in 1948.
Wright’s Usonian style typically
included flat roofs, large overhanging eaves, plenty of glass and
flowing space. But perhaps one of the most incredible innovations
for the time was his use of radiant heat provided by hot water that
circulated though pipes imbedded in the concrete floors of the home.
The Rosenbaums were the sole owners of the home until
1999. It has been meticulously restored and is now a museum piece,
illustrating Wright’s classic Usonian style.
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Location
601 Riverview Dr
Florence, Alabama
Map
(256) 740-8899
Tours
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Hours 10 AM – 4 PM, Tuesday-Saturday; 1
PM - 3 PM Sundays
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Admission $8/Adults, $5/Seniors &
Students
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Reservations required for large groups
 
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