Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Wrights career officially began in Chicago in the 1880s.
His home bases included Illinois, Wisconsin, and later Arizona, where he eventually died.
His work influenced everything fromopen floor plansto furniture design.
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Here, we highlight 13 houses designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that you could tour in the United States.
Leading his own successful company, Wright added a studio to the home in 1898.
Today, the buildings include colorful stained glass, painted murals, and many international motifs.
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The shingle-styled exterior feels significantly different from his later iconic Prairie School works.
Visit:Guided toursof both the home and studio are available.
The name Taliesin refers specifically to the 37,000-square-foot home that Wright not only designed but lived and worked in.
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It was developed in three phases between 1911 and 1925.
Much like Wright himself, the house has a tempestuous history, including multiple fires and murder.
The school became the home of the Wright Fellowship, which started in the 1930s.
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Visit:you could take aself-guided tourof the property.
Wright also designed some of his more recognizable furniture for this house, including theRobie chairandRobie sofa.
Visit:Guided interior and exterior toursare available.
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Wright collaborated with Arthur L. Richards in Milwaukee to create affordable, easy-to-build yet stylish homes.
American System-Built Homes were cut at a factory, then shipped for on-site assembly.
To demonstrate the concept, Richards built six of Wrights homes on Burnham Street in south Milwaukee.
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Visit:Today,visitors can tour two developments, though all six remain.
A cottage was added in 1909.
Today, the property is home to the Barton and Martin houses, as well as the 1909 cottage.
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The main house was completed in 1937 and a guest house was added in 1939.
The simple layout wraps around a central fireplace.
It was abandoned for several years before it was ultimately rescued and restored.
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Its located on one acre of land along the Kankakee River.
Of note are the houses 90 art glass windows, most of which are originals.
It was eventually restored to its residential roots and converted to a public museum in 2010.
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Visits:The Bradley Houseoffers toursthat give a close-up look at both Wrights house and stable.
It is also one of the earliest examples of his Usonian homes.
Originally 1,540 square feet, the Rosenbaum House was built for newlyweds Stanley and Mildred Rosenbaum in 1939.
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It also includes furniture originally designed by Wright for the house.
The home was owned by the Rosenbaum family until 1999 when the city took ownership.
Visit:The home now serves as a museum where45-minute guided toursare available.
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The result is a look that differs greatly from much of Wright’s remaining residential designs.
Visit:Atwo-hour tourvisits both of the Kalil and Zimmerman Houses.
New owners in the early 2000s made preservation a priority.
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Visit:Although the house remains privately owned, it isavailable for booking group toursand occasionally holds open houses.
It was Wrights winter residence and workspace.
Established in 1937, it was frequently developed throughout Wrights life until he died in nearby Phoenix in 1959.
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Visit:The location is home to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and offersguided and audio tours.
