In May of 2001 when I was fully into my Frank Lloyd Wright obsession (now I’m just a recovering addict), I traveled to suburban Bannockburn to check out one of his homes that was threatened with demolition despite being in excellent condition. Tucked down a private street full of oak trees and native prairie grass, I was surprised by its modest size especially compared to its McMansion neighbors. It didn’t take long for me to guess this was the reason why some buyers viewed the home as a potential tear down. McMansions were then at the height of their popularity. A nearby resident said the Wright home was “expendable” and had a “dated” look.
Allen Friedman House in Bannockburn
Allen Friedman House in Bannockburn
Allen Friedman House in Bannockburn
In May of 2001 when I was fully into my Frank Lloyd Wright obsession (now I’m just a recovering addict), I traveled to suburban Bannockburn to check out one of his homes that was threatened with demolition despite being in excellent condition. Tucked down a private street full of oak trees and native prairie grass, I was surprised by its modest size especially compared to its McMansion neighbors. It didn’t take long for me to guess this was the reason why some buyers viewed the home as a potential tear down. McMansions were then at the height of their popularity. A nearby resident said the Wright home was “expendable” and had a “dated” look.