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Wingspread Construction

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Concrete columns and steel I-beams used in the construction of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building was completed in 1937.

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Howe, John H., 1913-1997

Publication Information

Creator
Howe, John H., 1913-1997
Date Created
1935

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
12 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Mss 842

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133LM
Legacy ID
WHi 25680

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Construction at Herbert F. Johnson's Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The residence was completed in 1937.

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Construction of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building was completed in 1937.

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Cars in the driveway in front of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," during construction. The residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1937.

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Rear elevation of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," during construction. The residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1937.

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Piles of sand and dirt in front of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," during construction. The residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1937.

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Workmen working on the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building was completed in 1937.

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