tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2636396192474956922024-03-19T06:11:34.299-07:00Frank Lloyd Wright SitesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-263639619247495692.post-44713636184538606592019-07-16T09:20:00.001-07:002019-07-16T10:45:03.161-07:00Wright Fans: How increased awareness of some FLW sites might save others!<br />
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As a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, you may have already heard that
some of Wright’s sites were recently designated as World Heritage Sites by
UNESCO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a fellow Wright enthusiast,
webmaster for <a href="http://www.franklloydwrightsites.com/">www.FrankLloydWrightSites.com</a>
and a participant in the Coursera Northwestern University Social Marketing
Program, I have found two articles that explain why Wright’s work is so
important to our culture and how increased awareness may help save some
Wright-designed structures.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a <a href="https://www.curbed.com/"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Curbed</i></a> article titled “<i><a href="https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/7/8/20686238/frank-lloyd-wright-unesco-world-heritage-unity-temple-robie-house" target="_blank">Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple, RobieHouse named UNESCO World Heritage Sites</a><b>"</b></i>,
author <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJayKoziarz" target="_blank">Jay<span class="MsoHyperlink"> Kozlarz</span></a> discusses the eight buildings designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright that were recently added to the World Heritage Site list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This designation puts Wright’s designs
among the world's greatest structures such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Leaning
Tower of Pisa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While this article
focuses on the two Chicago area sites, a complete list of the FLW Sites on the
World Heritage List can be found at <a href="http://bit.ly/UNESCO8" target="_blank">bit.ly/UNESCO8</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ydMou5h02famx65agVQJTcK88EXH0Eo4a4tOEfR0A_dUl745mInsrpgn8qZqTC_iZ3QjMDmgeonRp_TD28S0fW6olSfGoeYI7YtyA9q3NAd7V5_Jnp2WNp_jDV_II4mb7HXtI4jNw7br/s1600/robiesidewalk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ydMou5h02famx65agVQJTcK88EXH0Eo4a4tOEfR0A_dUl745mInsrpgn8qZqTC_iZ3QjMDmgeonRp_TD28S0fW6olSfGoeYI7YtyA9q3NAd7V5_Jnp2WNp_jDV_II4mb7HXtI4jNw7br/s640/robiesidewalk.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Frederick C. Robie House - Chicago, Illinois</td></tr>
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While the UNESCO sites are receiving much fanfare, another article
in <a href="http://www.archpaper.com/" target="_blank">The Architect’s Newspaper</a> discusses what fate might await a lesser known
Wright-designed site. <a href="https://twitter.com/jhilburg" target="_blank">Jonathan Hilburg</a>,
author of “<a href="https://archpaper.com/2019/05/booth-cottage-frank-lloyd-wright-cabin-chicago-faces-demolition/" target="_blank"><i>Frank Lloyd Wright cabin outside of Chicago faces demolition</i></a>”
explains that the new owners of the Booth Cottage in Glencoe, Illinois have
recently filed for a demolition permit.</div>
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Even though many of Wright's sites are protected and safe from demolition, by increasing awareness of Wright's designs, we can help to
prevent any additional structures from being destroyed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drawing on these two articles and my own experiences
traveling to various Wright sites around the country, below are 3 actions you
can take to help preserve Wright sites for future generations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<li><b>Visit </b>–By visiting and touring Wright sites, you help to contribute to the cost of maintaining Wright structures. <a href="https://franklloydwrightsites.com/sites.html" target="_blank">View all Wright sites.</a></li>
<li><b>Contribute </b>– Consider joining one of the many Wright non-profits to help support their financial goals. The FLW Trust offers various membership options and comes with many reciprocal benefits at other sites. <a href="http://www.flwright.org/joingive" target="_blank">flwright.org/joingive</a></li>
<li><b>Share</b>– Your knowledge, passion and experience are valuable! Share it with others by posting reviews of FLW sites online, volunteering as a docent or in some other capacity that can help others appreciate these designs.</li>
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Your help is needed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Consider supporting Wright structures for the future by actively participating
in one of the ways mentioned above. If you are considering helping in some way, please comment on this article and let us know.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My name is Yvonne Carpenter and I am currently a participant
of the Social Marketing Specialization at Northwestern University offered
through Coursera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am co-owner of
<a href="http://www.northernskydesigns.com/" target="_blank">Northern Sky Designs, LLC</a>, a company (est. in 1998) that specializes in website
design and social media management for small businesses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://franklloydwrightsites.com/" target="_blank">FrankLloydWrightSites.com</a> is a website that
is owned and managed by Northern Sky Designs and provides information about
Wright-designed sites around the country. Feel free to reach out or contact me on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/FLWsites" target="_blank">@FLWsites</a> <o:p></o:p><i>or on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-carpenter-ross-22b30a34/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</i></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-263639619247495692.post-50977479102677104512019-05-10T12:45:00.000-07:002019-07-15T12:14:13.758-07:00FLW Enthusiasts: 3 Tips for a Great Road Trip on the Wright Trails!<br />
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As a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, you know that many
architecturally significant structures are lost each year due to new development
plans, neglect and natural disasters like wildfires. As a fellow Wright enthusiast, webmaster for <a href="http://www.franklloydwrightsites.com/">www.FrankLloydWrightSites.com</a> and
a participant in the Coursera Northwestern University Social Marketing Program,
I have found two articles discussing the effort that is now being made to promote
some of Wright’s work and increase architectural tourism in the states of Wisconsin
and Illinois.</div>
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In a <i><a href="https://www.curbed.com/" target="_blank">Curbed</a> </i>article titled "<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.curbed.com/maps/frank-lloyd-wright-trail-taliesin" target="_blank">Map: The New Frank Lloyd Wright Trail in Wisconsin</a><b>"</b></i></span>,
author <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-sisson-3999a2/" target="_blank">Patrick Sisson</a> discusses the new trail that was designed in 2016 in an effort to
boost Wright tourism in Wisconsin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
trail starts in Racine, Wisconsin at the SC Johnson Administration Building and
highlights nine structures throughout the southern portion of the state.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The article includes links to Google maps for
each stop along the way,<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unitarian Meeting House in Madison, WI<br />
Photo courtesy of <a href="https://franklloydwrightsites.com/wisconsin/madison/unitarian/unitarian.htm" target="_blank">FrankLloydWrightSites.com</a> </td></tr>
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In a <a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/"><i>Lonely Planet</i></a>
article, "<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2018/05/16/frank-lloyd-wright-trail-illinois/" target="_blank">Explore the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright through Illinois</a>"</i></span>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-butler-25374bba/" target="_blank">Alex Butler</a>
discusses the Frank Lloyd Wright trail that was created in 2018. The article
highlights some of the thirteen Wright-designed buildings that are open to the public
around the state of Illinois.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="https://www.enjoyillinois.com/history/frank-lloyd-wright-trail/" target="_blank">EnjoyIllinois.com</a> website has additional
information about the “self-guided architectural adventure” and free downloadable
maps and travel guides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The guides go a
step further in highlighting other interesting sites, local finds and restaurants
along the way.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Drawing on these two articles and my own experiences
traveling to various Wright sites around the country, I have listed 3 actions you
should take before heading out on the road to explore the Wright trails.</div>
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<li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Download
the Maps</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> –There are links to downloadable and printable maps, as well as suggested
itineraries.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">This information may be
helpful when planning your trip.</span></li>
<li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Plan your
Route</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> – Since there are many sites to see along the trails, you’ll need to
choose which places you would like to tour and which you might just make a
quick stop at or skip for a later date. </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></span></li>
<li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Make
Reservations</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> - Many tours and hotels are booked months in advance so it’s
best to make reservations and have your itinerary in place ahead of time to avoid unnecessary disappointments.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
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<i>My name is Yvonne Carpenter and I am currently a participant
of the Social Marketing Specialization at Northwestern University offered through
Coursera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am co-owner of <a href="https://northernskydesigns.com/" target="_blank">Northern Sky Designs, LLC</a>, a company (est. in 1998) that specializes in website design and
social media management for small businesses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="http://franklloydwrightsites.com/">FrankLloydWrightSites.com</a> is a website that is owned and managed by
Northern Sky Designs and provides information about Wright-designed sites
around the country. Feel free to reach out or contact me on Twitter @FLWsites or on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-carpenter-ross-22b30a34/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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