Volume 23 Issue 3 SEPTEMBER 2018 MEMBER NEWSLETTER CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Retreat to Delavan Lake A FRESH LOOK AT THE HENRY H. WALLIS SUMMER COTTAGE page 8 © Mark Hertzberg © Mark Welcome Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Wright in Wisconsin is excited to wel- The FLWBC’s mission is focused exclu- While our mission shares the FLWBC’s come the Frank Lloyd Wright Building sively on the preservation and mainte- commitment to preserving Wright’s President’s Message Conservancy (FLWBC) back to Wiscon- nance of all of Wright’s remaining work (e.g., our restoration of Wright’s by MICHAEL DITMER sin. This will be the second time the buildings. Simply put, the group works American System-Built homes in Mil- group has held its annual event at the to “save Wright” through a mix of educa- waukee), we also are committed to pro- Monona Terrace Community and Con- tion, advocacy and technical services. To mote Wright’s legacy and that of his vention Center in Madison. this end, the FLWBC has worked on apprentices in his home state. Our most more than 100 cases involving Wright recent success in that area was the crea- Members of our board of directors have buildings across the country. tion of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail. been working with the FLWBC staff and volunteers for many months to assist in It truly is a nationwide, even worldwide, There is no richer landscape in which to “So here I stand before you preaching or- I have come convinced the future is in good hands. planning the four-day “Preserving organization. More information is avail- experience Wright’s work than Wiscon- ganic architecture: declaring organic ar- to the conclu- Wright’s Legacy in Wisconsin” confer- able online at: SaveWright.org. sin. To FLWBC conference participants, chitecture to be the modern ideal and the sion that the Thanks to Scott Templeton ence and its many associated events. we wish you a terrific time during your teaching so much needed if we are to see ideas Wright Wright in Wisconsin also will provide Wright in Wisconsin is proud to be the visit. the whole of life, and to now serve the was engaging Scott Templeton, who redesigned our volunteer and logistical support to help only statewide, Wright nonprofit. Wis- whole of life, holding no 'traditions' essen- in are increas- newsletter in 2014 and has contributed ensure a successful conference. consin is our focus. We look forward to meeting you! tial to the great TRADITION. Nor cher- ingly being countless hours toward producing this ishing any preconceived form fixing upon explored and newsletter, has decided to pass the vol- WRIGHT IN WISCONSIN VOLUME 23 ISSUE 3 us either past, present or future, but — in- incorporated. unteer responsibility on to a successor. Published three times annually in February, May and stead — exalting the simple laws of com- I see a shift We thank Scott for his many contrib- CONTENTS September. mon sense — or of super-sense if you approaching Scott Templeton utions to our newsletter and his work WRIGHT IN WISCONSIN is published by Wright in Wisconsin, prefer — determining form by way of the where Wright’s on a variety of projects, ranging from a nonprofit organization designed to promote, protect and nature of materials....” — Frank Lloyd vision around an organic architecture brochures and maps to tour materials. preserve the heritage of Frank Lloyd Wright, his vision and his Wright, “An Organic Architecture,” will enjoy a wider relevance. architecture — as well as the work of his apprentices, Taliesin Associated Architects, and like-minded architects — in his native 1939 state of Wisconsin. Membership benefits include discounts at The question I have been pondering ARTICLES the Monona Terrace Gift Shop and on Wright and Like™ tour As I have been giving tours at Still lately is: How can Wright in Wisconsin tickets, this newsletter, volunteer opportunities and more. Bend/the Schwartz House this “up the game” in the area of promoting Donors of $100 or more receive reciprocal membership benefits 04 Wright and Like 2018 at Wright sites nationwide (benefits vary by location). To join, summer, I invariably am asked some and nurturing the relevance of organic Recap visit us at WrightinWisconsin.org or contact us at the number version of: “Why didn’t this sort of ar- architecture in today’s society? What or address below. chitecture ever really catch on?” I can we do to be a catalyst for change Editor Mark Hertzberg 05 Wright Lecture Series frequently find myself thinking about and help move the discussion, narrative Designer and copyeditor Brian R. Hannan the question, and the only answer I can and thinking around home-building, © Brian R. Hannan Special thanks 06 Drawing Wright to Patrick Mahoney for contributing the vintage postcard. find is that Frank Lloyd Wright was un- public spaces and the principles of or- doubtedly ahead of his time. ganic architecture in our built environ- Brian R. Hannan at the Seth Peterson Cottage 08 Retreat to Delavan Lake Board of Directors (Sites Represented) Michael Ditmer, president (Still Bend / Schwartz House); Andy ments? While I realize this might be a Gussert, treasurer; Mark Hertzberg, secretary; Lon Arbegust 10 Meet Robert Hartmann The world is just now catching up. big undertaking, I believe we must ac- Welcome to Brian R. Hannan (AD German Warehouse); Mary Arnold; Lois Berg; Terry Boyd tively work to increase the awareness of (Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block); Ken Dahlin; Erik Flesch 13 Wright in Wisconsin Heads (Taliesin); George Hall; Bill Martinelli (Seth Peterson Cottage); Wright, in many ways, was the original how Wright’s work and thinking is rel- We welcome Brian R. Hannan as our to Iowa Kim Mattila-Kasten; Mary Ann McKenna (Wyoming Valley green architect, a concept that didn’t evant to today’s world. new newsletter designer. He also de- School); Heather Sabin (Monona Terrace Community and exist when he was alive. He was design- signs “Writings,” the semi-annual news- Convention Center); Dave Weber (Unitarian Meeting House); REGULAR FEATURES and Amy Winter (SC Johnson). ing eco-sensitive properties that were The thing that most inspires me and letter of the Seth Peterson Cottage generations ahead of his time. Wright keeps me optimistic about the future of Conservancy. Hannan is an enthusiast Office manager Sherri Shokler 0 3 President’s 1 2 Wright Thoughts was incorporating passive solar design, great design, architecture and, in par- of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work and regu- Message 1 4 Tours & Events the use of thermal massing, passive ticular, the ideas of Frank Lloyd larly travels with his young son, Fitz, for 07 Vintage Photos Wright in Wisconsin berm insulation, environmentally sen- Wright, is seeing kids faces as they tour visits and, when possible, overnight 1 6 Vintage Postcard P.O. Box 6339, Madison, WI 53716-0339 sitive landscaping, passive ventilation Still Bend with their parents. Every stays at Wright-designed properties (608) 287-0339 WrightinWisconsin.org systems and passive natural light. He child that comes through the house throughout the Midwest. was constantly interested in the adapta- leaves with a smile and a look of Wright appreciated the Flower in the Crannied Wall statue he co-designed with Richard Brock so much that he tion of new technologies. wonder on their faces that leaves me He lives in Evanston, Illinois. commissioned a second version for Taliesin in Spring Green. The original greets visitors in the entrance alcove of the © Brian R. Hannan Susan Lawrence Dana House (1902) in Springfield, Illinois. On the cover: Henry H. Wallis summer cottage 02 WRIGHT IN WISCONSIN MEMBER NEWSLETTER VOLUME 23 ISSUE 3 SEPTEMBER 2018 03 © David Swann © David Barrett-Tuxford House, Arthur Dyson, Richland Center Wright Lecture Series © George Hall © George © George Hall © George Arthur Dyson explored ‘The Poetics of Space’ in June presentation at Monona Terrace Wright and Like 2018 Recap by GEORGE HALL Arthur Dyson’s Barrett-Tuxford home by SHERRI SHOKLER & GEORGE HALL credit goes to our guests from New Zea- Jenni Reinke, of Milwaukee’s Quasimondo Physical in Richland Center, was part of our land! Theatre, performs her original dance theatre show Wright & Like 2018 tour. For making We have lots of great memories from ‘Mrs. Wrights’ in the Hillside Theater. Photo taken with permission. the house available, we are indebted Wright and Like 2018. On Friday night Your feedback tells us the event was a to current co-owners Cliff Schiesl and we enjoyed the premier performance of tremendous success: the Enos Farms tacos were shockingly Will Green. “Mrs Wrights,” by Jenni Reinke, of good! This won't be our last tour with Milwaukee’s Quasimondo Physical Deb wrote: “I just wanted to say thank you. The work and thought that your Dyson himself visited Wisconsin sev- Theatre, at Hillside Theatre. you for a wonderful experience at the group put into this — which must have eral weeks ago to give a presentation 2018 Wright and Like tour. I excitedly been extensive, was very evident. at Monona Terrace. His talk included On Saturday, we had more than 400 signed up for the tour for the first time Thanks again!” a discussion of Barrett-Tuxford, his members, friends and architectural en- this year, but as the dates approached I only Wisconsin project, among a hun- Hall © George thusiasts come to Spring Green and began worrying if there would be long Sara wrote: “This was an interesting tour dred photographs characterizing his Richland Center. We enjoyed great ar- lines, if we'd get to see all the sites or and well-designed. All the volunteers we work that is largely found on the west with Bruce Goff.