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   Mooney | Jan 05, 2005 12:31pm | #1

   I guess you are here to teach on this one .

   What is Prairie Style? Never heard of it.

   Tim Mooney

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   JohnT8 | Jan 05, 2005 05:55pm | #6

   What is Prairie Style? Never heard of it.

   Are you kidding, Tim?  You've never heard of Prairie style?  FLWright had the "high style" of Prairie style, but there were also simplier versions of it.  It was kind of a cousin to craftsman & arts&crafts.  Typically a long, low type architecture, with wide overhangs.

   Attached are pics on the house mentioned by Mike plus several other ones.  I had run across a website of a Wright fanatic a year or so back.  He had some great pics, I will see if I can find the link. 

   jt8

   Edited 1/5/2005 9:56 am ET by JohnT8

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   splinter26 | Jan 05, 2005 08:44pm | #9

   Thanks mike and John,
   I appreciate your help. Was hoping for some pics of interior trim. I realize that Prairie Style is an archectetual term and have found much info on elevations and floor plans but I need some trim profiles and specific trim details.
   Thanks again.

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   JohnT8 | Jan 05, 2005 09:11pm | #10

   splinter, I found the website that had the pics:

   http://www.peterbeers.net/

   Guy that runs it is real friendly.  His email address is located on the site, he could probably give you some ideas.

   http://www.peterbeers.net/interests/flw_rt/flw_roadtrip.htm

   Gives you a state-by-state breakdown.  Shows the various styles that FLW designed.  A fair number of Prairie style in there, some of which have interior shots.

   My gut reaction is that Prairie style is very similar to arts&crafts (ie simple wood elements, not fancy carving).  FLW then added some unique elements...art glass or some special detail... but that maybe 90% of the woodwork is very basic/simple design.

   I'd love to build a Prairie if the finances would ever support it.

    

    

    jt8

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   splinter26 | Jan 05, 2005 09:50pm | #11

   Thanks John!
   You have been most helpful.

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   Mooney | Jan 05, 2005 12:33pm | #2

   Ill do this to bump this thread to the top this morning .

   Would you fill out your profile please?

   Tim Mooney

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   splinter26 | Jan 05, 2005 08:39pm | #8

   Tim,
   If I had meant to "teach" I would'nt have asked the questions. As far as a profile goes, I came hear to find some information not a date. I was hoping to tap the vast knowledge of the frequent posters hear ( no offense Tim) and the reason I posted the question in 2 differant areas was because like me, not everyone checks every single topic heading. Thanks for your concern.

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   Mooney | Jan 05, 2005 11:17pm | #12

   LOl, not a date .

   A profile helps us give information regarding the area you are in becuse over and over location is very important. It also helps us to learn what "you do" and your experience so we , may tap your knowledge. This is a trade of information forum, we " all" help each other.

   We give each other information and I just asked a question about the style of home .

   You posted two posts under the same heading .

   Ive been here as a frequent poster since the spring of 98.

   No offense taken .

   Tim Mooney

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   Mooney | Jan 05, 2005 12:46pm | #3

   Why did you make another thread ?

   Tim Mooney

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   woodguy99 | Jan 05, 2005 02:55pm | #4

   Prarie style was "invented" by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of three styles he worked in.  A coffee table picture book, especially one that includes the Robie House in Chicago, would be a good place to start. 

    

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   DanH | Jan 05, 2005 06:02pm | #7

   I think archy historians wouldn't say that FLW invented it. Sullivan et al were already developing the style when FLW came along.

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   woodguy99 | Jan 06, 2005 02:50am | #13

   The Prarie School definately grew out of Sullivan's and English Arts-and-Crafts, probably with some Japanese influence as well.  Maybe Wright didn't "invent" it, but he was the most visible practitioner at its inception. 

   Here's a link that describes it more thoroughly:  http://www.delmars.com/wright/flw2.htm

   FWIW, my architectural historian advisor in college was the person I learned about FLW from.  She literally wrote the book on HH Richardson, the east coast contemporary and equal of Sullivan.  She also taught us that Wright was one of the best self-promoters of all time, so he may have been able to convince historians that he invented architecture itself if it suited him!

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   woodguy99 | Jan 05, 2005 02:57pm | #5

   Sarah Susanka works in sort of a modern version of the Prarie style--do you have any of her books?  She usually includes several of her own designs.