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Prairie

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Wright, or worked with his earlier employer and teacher, Louis Sullivan. Other architects were inspired over the years by Wrights and Sullivans designs while visiting Chicago. Although originating in Chicago, many Prairie style houses in their vernacular form spread widely throughout the country by pattern books published in the Midwest. Many elements from Prairie style were resurrected when Ranch style initially began during the 1930s. These elements can still be seen in some American homes built today.

The Prairie style originated in Chicago in the early 20th century and spread throughout the suburbs and other large midwestern cities. The style quickly faded after World War I, but was most popular in the years between 1900 and 1920. A group of unusually creative architects, such as Frank Lloyd Wright, were the main developers of this unique style. Those architects were known as the Prairie School. Wright is acknowledged as the master of Prairie house. His 1893 Winslow House was possibly the rst known Prairie house. Most of the other Prairie architects either worked with

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This single living area home includes 5 Bedrooms, 5 1/2 Bathrooms, and a 3-Car Garage. The First Floor plan features a Game Room located directly off of the Gallery with its own replace and Terrace that overlooks the front. The large Master Suite also has its own Private Terrace and replace, as well as a spacious Bathroom and His and Her Closets that access the Utility room. The Family Room, Casual Dining, and Kitchen are open to each other. The Formal Dining Room, just beyond the Butler Pantry, and has an abundance of natural light from the tall casement windows in front.

The Second Floor includes 3 Bedrooms, 3 full Bathrooms, and a Playroom.

First Floor Plan

This original Prairie house was designed by Heritage Design Studio and is available for purchase. If you are interested in seeing this or other unique designs, please visit: www.HeritageDesignStudio.com Or contact Chris Hough (email: chris@HeritageDesignStudio.com)

1st oor (a/c): 4600 s.f. 2nd oor (a/c): 1700 s.f. Total (a/c): 6300 s.f.

IDENTIFYING

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Low-pitched roof with widely overhanging eaves

Two stories with one-story porches or wings

Detail emphasizing horizontal lines Tall casement windows

Flattened pedestal urns (more commonly round)

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