Here’s how much it costs to buy the house that made Frank Lloyd Wright famous

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Winslow House just hit the market for $1.98 million, giving one lucky buyer the ultimate bragging rights: owning the home that turned an unknown 26-year-old into one of history’s most respected architects .

This was Wright’s first independent commission after he split from the famous firm of Adler & Sullivan in 1893.

The 5,000-square-foot home in the Chicago suburb of River Forest is where the architectural legend took his first steps into the Prairie style for which he is still famous.

Built for Edith and William Winslow, owners of an ornamental iron company in Chicago known for designing the intricate ironwork in the Carson Pirie Scott Building, the Winslow House displays all the hallmarks of Wright’s genius.

Frank Lloyd Wright. AP
Located in River Forest, Illinois, this 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom home was designed in 1893 for Edith and William Winslow, shortly after Wright left the firm of Adler & Sullivan. VHT studios

“The offering of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Winslow House is a rare chance to own an indelible piece of American architectural history,” Elizabeth August of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, which holds the listing, said in a statement to The Post.

“The current owners took incredible care to update the home while honoring Wright’s vision, and now this home is ready for the right buyer to usher it into its next era.”

Considered his first Prairie Style design, the Winslow House put the 26-year-old architect on the map, setting the stage for a prolific career that would redefine American architecture. VHT studios
Recently renovated to preserve its historic character while modernizing its features, this home represents the origins of Wright’s groundbreaking vision that led to some of the world’s most iconic structures. VHT studios

Think horizontal lines, art glass windows and that famous low pitched roof with wide eaves. Inside, you’ll find a unique mix of cozy and grand, with a corner perfect for intimate conversations, a gorgeous wooden screen instead of the usual balusters, and a hidden main staircase.

The man has had his share of love over the years, too.

In 2018, a painstaking renovation brought it up to modern standards while retaining its historic character.

A living space. VHT studios
To own this is to own a huge piece of history. VHT studios
The house was renovated in 2018 to add modern finishes. VHT studios

This means you have air conditioning along with carefully restored woodwork, refreshed bathrooms and even some restored original features – like a pair of benches that were removed from the dining room.

Additionally, this property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

But this new chapter will not be free. The nearly $2 million price tag reflects not only the property’s provenance, but the hot demand for anything with a Wright name on it.

After all, this is the man who went on to create more than 1,100 works of architecture—380 of which still stand today, including icons like the Guggenheim Museum in New York and Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites— s.

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