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Robie House completed in May 1910 for a cost $58,500 which included the land, design/construction and interior furnishings.
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The house is said to be Wrights greatest example of Prairie Style architecture.
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The house is largely a structural steel building which allows for expansive over hangs and large interior spans.
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The entry door is hidden in the classic Wright style near the NW corner.
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Even in 1910 Mr. Robie wanted a 3 car garage when most people still opted for carriage houses.
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The motor court alos had the service entrance just to the left of the garage door for maids, the ice man and others.
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House completed in May 1910. The house is 9,062 sq. ft. and is still beautiful 109 years after completion.
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Just inside the entry door.
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Exposed exterior wall from children's playroom.
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First floor billiards room under going restoration. Note the steel beams in the ceiling covered with plaster.
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Stairs up to main living areas.
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Frank Lloyd Wright 1910 Robie House in Chicago Illinois. At the top of the entry area stairs looking right to the living room.
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Living room view from the far west "prow," of the house.
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Living room fireplace pit.
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Living room prow art glass windows. Doors on both sides to the front balcony porch.
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View of the west balcony under the large over hang.
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Living room details.
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Close up of one of the many 1910 ceiling lights.
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Note the built-in on the right and the floor heating ducts and overhead indirect lighting grills.
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Two of 12 doors on the south side of the living room.
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Built-in buffet in the dining room.
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"Prow," window as Wright called them. This one looking east from the dining room.
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Butlers Pantry off the dining room.
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Original built-in cabinets in the kitchen.
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Original kitchen sink.
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Bathroom for the staff. Still works, I am told.
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Master bedroom.
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Master bedroom art glass window.
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Wall safe in Mr. Robie's closet.
