Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Wright's architecture can be seen many places in Spring Green, like the Frank Lloyd Wright
Visitor Center.
The famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, a native Badger, melded the natural world
intohisarchitecture.In1938,
Time
magazinecalledhim“thegreatestarchitectofthe
twentieth century.”
Highlights of Wright's work in Wisconsin include the following:
• In Wauwatosa, west of Milwaukee, check out Wright's “little jewel,” the
An-
nunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
You can also find examples of Wright's
American-Built System in Milwaukee—homes designed to be affordable for
those of average means. These are on West Burnham Street and Layton
Boulevard (but they're privately owned and not open to the public); check
www.wrightinmilwaukee.org
for more information.
• Wright's
SC Johnson Wax Building
in Racine helped
Time
make its grandiose
claim.
