Wright & Like 2009: Madison Preservation Done Wright! Frank Lloyd Wright and his Contemporaries in Madison, Wisconsin Friday June 5th - Sunday June 7th, 2009               - Last updated
Jacobs I  House
Weekend Lineup Friday Evening, June 5th, 5-9:00PM   Frank Lloyd Wright at the Wisconsin Historical Society Reception, Dinner and Silent Auction at the historic University Club Friday Evening event has sold out. Thank you for your support!. Saturday, June 6th, 9-5:00PM Wright and Like: Preservation Done Wright! 9 am - 5 pm NEW - Just added!! "Wright with the Nature of Order" A talk by Vince Micha, Lead Architect The Kubala Washatko Architects This special presentation has been added as an extra bonus for Wright and Like participants. Hear an overview of the award-winning, historically sensitive and environmentally friendly "green" addition to the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed First Unitarian Society Meeting House by lead architect Vince Micha. The talk will take place inside the new Atrium Auditorium. It is free and open to all ticket holders. Saturday June 6th, 12:30 pm Unitarian Meeting House 900 University Bay Drive Madison, WI 53705 Sunday, June 7th, 10:30AM  Brunch at Bungalowen Cottage The Sunday Bruch has sold out. Thank you for your support!. Quick Links: Friday Event Saturday Events Sunday Event Tour Headquarters Ticket Sales Rare & Used Book Sale Lodging Information Related Sites Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin returns to Madison, Wisconsin for an extraordinary tour of exceptional homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, John Howe, Louis Sullivan and other important Madison architects. Wright and Like 2009: Madison ~ Preservation Done Wright! marks our fourteenth year of providing rare interior tours of both private residences and public spaces designed by America's most influential architect and Wisconsin native son, Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries. Preservation, restoration and green architecture will be at the forefront of Wright and Like 2009. From the recently completed $9.1 million dollar sympathetic addition to the Frank Lloyd Wright designed First Unitarian Society church to the newly constructed Usonian inspired studio/carport for the Herbert and Katherine Jacobs II home; to the restoration of a charming Arts & Crafts Cora Tuttle bungalow and to the remodeling of the distinctly modern 1930's International Style homes of Beatty and Strang, Wright and Like 2009 is an architectural feast! Long considered to be the hometown of Frank Lloyd Wright, Madison was also a center of culture and a vanguard of American architectural development. This enlightened environment enabled architects to abandon traditional architectural styles in favor of more progressive designs. During Wright's own career, he produced over thirty designs for projects in Madison and its surrounding area, beginning in 1893 and ending with his drawings for Monona Terrace in 1959. The variety of innovative architecture by other notable architects can also be found throughout Madison's diverse, historic neighborhoods. Friday, June 5th, 2009, 5:00-9:00pm Wisconsin Historical Society & The University Club $75 per person Wisconsin Historical Society     Tickets for this special evening  are $75 per person.   Reservations are required. Space is limited - This event will likely sell-out. Wisconsin Historical Society - Library / Archives 816 State Street - Madison 5:00 - 7:00 pm Special viewing of Frank Lloyd Wright artifacts from the WHS archives accompanied by discussion with Frank Lloyd Wright historian, Jack Holzhueter and Peter Gottlieb, State Archivist and Director of the WHS Library/Archives. This is a very exclusive event as the Society's Frank Lloyd Wright materials are not on public display. The evening's program will also include a presentation about the current renovation of the spectacular WHS Library Reading Room.   The University Club 803 State Street 7:00 - 9:00 pm After the WHS program, step across the street to The University Club, and enjoy a reception and fine dinner with other Frank Lloyd Wright friends and aficionados.  A very special silent auction of Wright and Arts & Crafts related objects will run throughout the evening. Built in 1907, this elegant historic building has been a focal point of the University of Wisconsin campus. A guided tour of The University Club will be part of the evening's festivities.
Homes and Buildings Tour Saturday June 6th, 2009, 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tour private homes and building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and "like" architects. Guides will be present at each site to present information about the buildings, See site details below. Madison Sites:     Herbert & Katherine Jacobs House I (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1936)   Jacobs I Website: http://www.usonia1.com     John Pew House (Frank Lloyd Wright 1939)     Unitarian Meeting House  (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1947) New addition to FUS Church (Kubala Washatko Architects, 2008) Completed 1951      Unitarian Meeting House Website: http://www.fusmadison.org     Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center (Frank Lloyd Wright, Designed 1959, Taliesin Architects, 1995-97)        Monona Terrace Website: http://www.mononaterrace.com     Herbert & Katherine Jacobs House II (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1944) Constructed 1946-49 Note: Interior tours of this home require a special admission ticket - which is SOLD OUT except for a block of student tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis (valid school ID required). Interior tours with special tickets are limited to morning hours only. After 12:00PM - the home is available for exterior viewing only. Docents will be on site. Student tickets may only be purchased by calling the Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Office at (608) 287-0339.     Harold & Josephine Bradley House (George Elmslie and Louis Sullivan, 1909)     Stewart and Jacqueline Macaulay House (John Howe, Taliesin Architects, 1963)     . E.C. Smith House (Cora Tuttle, 1910)
Brunch at the Bungalowen Cottage Frost Woods neighborhood, Monona, WI Sunday, June 7th, 10:30 AM $50 per person (reservations required)
This Event has Sold Out.  Thank you for your support! Enjoy your post Wright and Like tour weekend with a catered Sunday morning brunch at Bungalowen Cottage, a charming, eclectic Arts & Crafts home on the shores of Lake Monona. Built in 1911, this rustic cottage and adjacent home is still owned by descendants of the original family. A 2008 sympathetic restoration respecting the unique aesthetic and history of the family cottage recently received a NARI award. A discussion by Ben Blodgett, TDS Custom Construction, on the renovation of one of Monona's oldest structures will accompany brunch. The Frost Woods neighborhood is also the site for a cluster of International Style homes designed by the Madison architectural firm of Beatty and Strang. Built in the 1930's and stark in contrast to the Arts & Crafts style of Bungalowen, these sleek modern style homes, once objects of curiosity, are now classic. A four block neighborhood walking tour, with three homes open for interior tours will follow Brunch. Jim Draeger, Architectural Historian at the Wisconsin Historical Society, will discuss the history of the International Style houses of Hamilton Beatty and Allen Strang. Tour Sites Bungalowen Cottage (1911) James and Edward Law, Architects Bungalowen House (1932) Theron Woolsen, Architect Edward A. & Irene B.Thomas House (1935-36) Beatty and Strang, Architects C. Wright & Ednah S. Thomas House (1931) Beatty and Strang, Architects Marcia Heath House (1935-36) Beatty and Strang, Architects	Bungaloween Cottage Photo by Scott Canfield C. Wright & Ednah S. Thomas House (1931) Photo by Bill Martinelli Edward A. & Irene B. Thomas House (1935-36) Photo by Bill Martinelli Marcia Heath House (1935-36) Photo by Jim Draeger
Downloadable Tour Brochure:
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Ticket Information:
Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended to avoid lines the day of the tour and sell-outs. Tickets may be purchased online (see below) or by calling the Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Program Office, (608) 287-0339. Ticket Price:: Members Non-Members Advance Purchase $40 $45 Special Jacobs II Admission $25 $25 Day of the Event (at tour headquarters) $45 $50     Tickets are NOT refundable. The number of tickets are limited and sell-outs are possible. The tour is self-drive. Allow the entire day for the tour.  Maps will be mailed after May 19th with the tickets. We also suggest you obtain a local map for cross-reference. The homes will be open from 9am to 5pm. Please respect owner's privacy at all other times.
Purchase Tickets Online It is a great help to us if you to buy your event tickets and membership online. By selecting the link below, you will be transferred to the Shining Brow Bookseller website to complete your purchase.    UPDATE - May 31, 2009: Online ticket sales have ended for 2009. You may still purchase your tickets in advance by calling 608-287-0339. Tickets will be available for "will call" beginning at 8:00AM at the Unitarian Meeting House in Madison, WI (Tour headquarters).  The Unitarian Meeting House 900 University Bay Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53705 Click here to become a member
Purchase Tickets by Phone or Mail Our Madison office has extra volunteer staff in the weeks before the tour. However, you may still get voice mail.  Please don't hesitate to leave a message and the volunteers or staff will get back to you as soon as possible. Mailing Address: FLLWWHTP P0 Box 6339 Madison, WI 53716-0339
Purchase Ticket Sales on the Day of the Tour CAUTION: Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended to avoid lines the day of the tour and sell-outs. Tickets may be purchased beginning at 8:00 AM on the day of the tour at: The Unitarian Meeting House 900 University Bay Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53705
Important Information
A limited number of tickets will be available for this tour. Several past tours have sold out. We strongly encourage purchasing your tickets in advance. We regret these private homes are not handicap-accessible. The Wright & Like tour will not be cancelled due to inclement weather. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Be prepared with sun and/or rain gear. Restrooms are not available at the homes. This program may be subject to change due to events beyond our control.
Tour Headquarters - Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Tour Headquarters will be at: The Unitarian Meeting House 900 University Bay Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53705 GPS Coordinates: 43.0770 Degrees North   89.4353 Degrees West Google Maps: (click here) Microsoft Live Search: (click here) Yahoo Maps: (click here)   Saturday, June 6th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Unitarian Meeting House will be the site of Saturday's tour headquarters. Purchase tour tickets, learn more about the exciting restoration project of Frank Lloyd Wright's "American System-Built Homes" in Milwaukee and view detailed architectural models of the Burnham home, plus visit a wide selection of vendors and artisans, including Shining Brow Booksellers with rare books by and about Wright, and the Monona Terrace Day of Tour tickets may be purchased at the headquarters (beginning at 8:00AM) Public restrooms are available at the Unitarian Meeting House and Monona Terrace. This will also be the location for wide selection of vendors and artisans, including Shining Brow Booksellers with rare books by and about Wright, and the Monona Terrace Gift Shop offering their unique Wright-related merchandise.  Booths include: Shining Brow Booksellers - used and hard-to-find books about Wright   Monona Terrace Gift Shop - selected Wright-designed gifts Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin New Book Sale - Special prices on a select number of new books
Drive-by Sites
Check back later for sites that are not on the tour but are nearby and merit special attention:  Wright Sites - A Drive Away Seth Peterson Cottage, Lake Delton Open House and Tours Sunday, June 7th from 1-4 p.m. 608-254-6051 for visitor information or www.SethPeterson.org Taliesin, Spring Green Open daily for tours; reservations are required for some 608-588-7900 for visitor information or www.TaliesinPreservation.org
Dining and Lodging
Consider these local partners for your Wright and Like tour accommodations. Please mention the tour when making your reservations. Best Western Inn on the Park: 22 S. Carroll St. Madison, WI 608-285-8000 www.bestwesternwisconsin.com/hotels/best-western-inn-on-the-park/ Mention the Frank Lloyd Wright tour for a special rate. The Hotel Ruby Marie Bed and Breakfast: 524 E. Wilson St. Madison, WI 877-690-7829 www.rubymarie.com Arbor House: An Environmental Inn: 3402 Monroe St. Madison, WI 608-238-2981 www.arbor-house.com AmericInn 516 Grand Canyon Dr. Madison, WI 53719 608-662-1990 www.americinn.com Call direct and ask for the special Frank Lloyd Wright tour rate. Rooms must be booked by May 15th to receive the discount.
Annual Rare and Used Book Sale
Shining Brow Booksellers will feature an extensive collection of rare and used, and out-of-print books and periodicals by and about Frank Lloyd Wright available for purchase. All profits from this sale will benefit the Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin
Tour Proceeds
Proceeds from Wright and Like tours benefit the Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Program, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote, protect and preserve the heritage of Frank Lloyd Wright, his genius and architecture, located in his native state of Wisconsin.
Membership can be purchased online!
Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin helps promote, protect and preserve the architectural heritage of Frank Lloyd Wright in Wisconsin. Join us to receive a variety of benefits including a discount on your Wright and Like tickets! To become a member use the Advance Registration form in this brochure, call 608-287-0339, or click on the link below: PLEASE NOTE WHEN PURCHASING ONLINE: Our secure online services are provided courtesy of Shining Brow Booksellers. It is a great help to us if you to buy your membership and event tickets online by selecting the link below. You will be transferred to the Shining Brow Bookseller website to complete your purchase. The Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Program, Inc. will process all online purchases made through Shining Brow. The charge will appear on your statement as: "FLW WI Heritage Progra"  Also, Shining Brow normally charges $4.30 Shipping on each order.  The shipping charge shows up when you "check out" for tickets and membership.  YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED SHIPPING when we process your order.  Click here to become a member
Related Sites
While you are in the area, you may wish to visit some of these Wright sites in Southern Wisconsin: Seth Peterson Cottage, Lake Delton Monthly Open House and Tours 608-254-6051 for visitor information or www.SethPeterson.org Taliesin, Spring Green Open daily for tours; reservations are required for some tours 608-588-7900 for visitor information or www.TaliesinPreservation.org
Past and Future Tours:
Wright and Like 2010 will be announced in the Winter of 2009. Wright and Like 2008: South Central Wisconsin Wright and Like 2007: Delavan and Lake Geneva Wright and Like 2006: Wausau Wright and Like 2005: Milwaukee Wright and Like 2004: Racine Wright and Like 2003: Madison Wright and Like 2002: A Wisconsin Road Trip Wright and Like 2001: Delavan Lake Tour Wright and Like 2000: Spring Green Wright and Like 1999: Milwaukee Wright and Like 1998: Racine Wright and Like 1997: Madison Wright and Like 1996: South Central WI
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