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Pew House

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John C. Pew home, at 3650 Lake Mendota Drive, Shorewood Hills. This home was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Construction began in 1939, and by 1940 the home was complete.

Date Created:
1940

Publication Information

Date Created
1940

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
23 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison.837

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013UJ7
Legacy ID
WHi 44259

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Interior of  Pew House

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