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PAGE 2 PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 Wright in Wisconsin welcomes Vintage Photos focuses on the Mark Hertzberg remembers Wright Thoughts: The process a new office administrator Wisconsin River Terrace the life, career of Ron McCrea of planning a Usonian house © © Monona Wright in Wisconsin Welcomes Bill Swan New office administrator brings deep ties to our group and enthusiasm for President’s Message by MARK HERTZBERG by GEORGE HALL Bill Swan’s Wright resume has gotten even more conferences in Wisconsin. If that is still not impressive as he settles into his duties as Wright in enough for you to bring him into our fold, also Wisconsin’s new office administrator. He succeeds consider that he has been a docent at Wright’s Sherri Shokler, who left in August, after more than Laurent House in Rockford, Illinois, since 2015, 20 years with us, to pursue a new career path. and that he has done extensive research into the Swan, who lives in Sun Prairie, is a familiar face house, including in the Wright archives at the to Wright and Like participants. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library at Co-

He has been a docent on our tours each year lumbia University. Hall © Joan since 2012. If that is not enough to bring him into He has visited or stayed overnight in Wright our fold, he was a bus captain for the 2015 and Hertzberg © Mark © Mark Hertzberg © Mark 2018 Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy BILL SWAN CONTINUES ON PAGE 07 As we begin the new year, thank you to those of you who re- cently sent in unsolicited memberships and contributions, at- testing to your faith in this organization. And to all of you WRIGHT IN WISCONSIN VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 awaiting the start of our annual membership campaign, thank WRIGHT IN WISCONSIN is published three times annually in you for your patience. CONTENTS February, May and September by Wright in Wisconsin, a You are the ones I have in mind as I write this column. In the nonprofit organization designed to promote, protect and preserve the heritage of Frank Lloyd Wright, his vision and his past six months, we have regrouped and committed ourselves to architecture — as well as the work of his apprentices, rebuilding the organization. — Associated Architects and like-minded architects in his We now have a streamlined board, including two new native state of Wisconsin. Membership benefits include discounts at the Monona Terrace Gift Shop and on Wright and members: Brian R. Hannan, our new vice president for com- ARTICLES Like™ tour tickets, this newsletter, volunteer opportunities and munications from Evanston, Illinois; and Curt Szymczak, our more. Donors of $100 or more receive reciprocal membership new treasurer from Racine. They join our continuing board benefits at Wright sites nationwide (benefits vary by location). members: Ken Dahlin; Mark Hertzberg, our secretary and Hertzberg © Mark 03 President’s Message To join, visit us at www.wrightinwisconsin.org or contact us at the number or address below. newsletter editor; Henry St. Maurice; and myself. We expect the eight public sites to shortly name their own Our newly reorganized board of directors meets at the Hardy House (1905) in 04 2020 Wright and Like Racine. Members include (left to right): Henri St. Maurice (Arnold House, Wright in Wisconsin Member Newsletter representative to the board. Our intent is to work individually Returns to Madison 1955); Curt Szymczak (Hardy House); Brian R. Hannan; George Hall; and Bill Editor Mark Hertzberg with each public site to learn its unique needs and how we Swan. Mark Hertzberg, our long-time board secretary, took the photograph. 06 Remembering Ron McCrea Designer and copy editor Brian R. Hannan might better develop services of value. We have earmarked Special thanks to Patrick J. Mahoney for the vintage postcard funds to assist the public sites (and the Frank Lloyd Wright at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan and our excursion and to Robert Hartmann for his vintage pictures. 07 Taliesin Preservation Trail) with reprinting what we call our sites brochure, a rack to Mason City to stay in Wright’s and see card distributed at many Wisconsin tourist information centers. Wright’s Stockman House — along with ’s Receives Preservation Wright in Wisconsin Board of Directors and Staff Award We hired Bill Swan, as office administrator, to assume the Rock Creek/Rock Glen subdivision. Interim president George Hall many tasks that Sherri Shokler, our former office administrator, You may well read this column before our 2020 membership Vice president, operations Open so ably performed. Bill, a mechanical engineer with an abiding campaign finally unfolds. It’s delayed while the board proac- Vice president, communications Brian R. Hannan Director, at-large Ken Dahlin interest in Frank Lloyd Wright, brings skills to us from the pri- tively gets our corporation back up to speed, including devel- Director, at-large Henri St. Maurice vate sector, as well as experience as a long-time volunteer with oping several surveys to help us better plan a range of events Secretary Mark Hertzberg the Laurent House in Rockford, Illinois, the Madison Trust for and services that meet your interests — as well as the demands REGULAR FEATURES Treasurer Curt Szymczak Office administrator Bill Swan Historic Preservation and the Frank Lloyd Wright Building of the preservation community and the owners of these marvel- Conservancy. We look forward to working with him on your ous buildings that inspire us all. 05 1 0 Vintage Photos Tours & Events Wright in Wisconsin behalf. Your Wright in Wisconsin is built on volunteer help. 08 1 2 Wright Thoughts Vintage Postcard P.O. Box 6339, Madison, WI 53716-0339 In addition to announcing our upcoming Wright-related As we round out our reorganized board, we hope to find (608) 287-0339 www.wrightinwisconsin.org speakers, we’ll soon have a save-the-date announcement for a Wright-inclined members with a variety of areas of expertise, fall bus tour to Minneapolis that’s being planned with former including a bookkeeper to assist our treasurer and an attorney board member Karen Bergenthal. She also helped with the lo- familiar with nonprofit law. If you’d like to volunteer, please gistics for our 2017 and 2018 tours of the Wright at 150 exhibit reach out to us at wrightinwisconsin.org/contact. © Monona Terrace © Monona ON THE COVER: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Learn more at mononaterrace.com.

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The Rudin House (1957), a Marshall Erdman prefab house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Madison, will be open for tours during the upcoming Wright and Like. Hartmann © Robert Return to Madison Vintage Photos Wright and Like heads back to Mad City for its annual architectural tour, set for June 12-14 Wright’s vision for a restaurant near Taliesin takes shape with Wisconsin River Terrace project by WRIGHT IN WISCONSIN by ROBERT HARTMANN

With George Hall taking the lead on and we speak with owners. have never been available for tour. Frank Lloyd Wright had long envi- initiated in 1954. The Spring Green restaurant nears completion during the summer of 1967. Windows and exterior our annual big event, planning is in full Meanwhile, a three-day event is shap- On Sunday, a pontoon boat excursion sioned a restaurant along the sloping site Progress continued in 1955, including trim work are being installed on the north face of swing for Wright and Like™ tour in Mad- ing up. will enable a viewing of Wright’s several overlooking the Wisconsin River on the installation of huge steel beams that the building. Wood batten strips on the soffit ison, scheduled for the weekend of June It begins with a Friday afternoon Lake Mendota sites of note (Pew House Highway 23 near his home and studio, Wright had purchased in 1948 as salvage above the windows are not yet in place. 12-14. Wright exhibit at an art museum that from the water, the site of Rocky Roost, Taliesin. from the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Wolverine. Those of you who attend our annual isn’t yet fully vetted, followed by an even- designed for Wright’s Madison school Wright’s first proposal for this site was These beams elevated the restaurant formed the Wisconsin River Devel- tours around the state know that every ing presentation by Jack Holzhueter on friend Robert (Robie) Lamp and the site a speculative scheme for Glen and Ruth above treetops along the banks of the opment Corporation (WRDC) and pur- year we usually feature, along with the John Howe materials in the Wiscon- of Wright’s Lake Mendota boat house) Richardson for a service station, restau- river and would eventually provide chased the building and 3,000 acres of homes by Frank Lloyd Wright, a nearly sin Historical Society archives that con- to round out the weekend. rant and residence in 1943. It never came breathtaking views of the water and Wis- land from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foun- forgotten mid-century architect or little- cludes with conversation and heavy hors Helping with this year’s tour is a steer- to fruition. consin hillside when the restaurant was dation that work on Wright’s restaurant known homes by Taliesin apprentices or d’oeuvre catered by the University Club ing committee comprised of: Terri Boyd, A decade later, Wright’s restaurant completed. Work on the restaurant con- was once again underway. This time it associates. in the society foyer. Ken Dahlin, Robert Downing, Mary plan clearly emerged. The red square on tinued intermittently for the next few would be completed and be named The This year’s tour in Madison will be no For Saturday, we’re considering several Jane Hamilton, Brian Hannan, Mark Wright’s original concept drawing for years but ultimately came to a complete Spring Green restaurant. different. sites tour headquarter sites, along with Hertzberg, Traci Schnell and Gary Ti- The Wisconsin River Terrace and Res- standstill upon Wright’s death in 1959. Taliesin Associated Architects headed Our house list is currently expanding homes by Wright and apprentices and pler. We look forward to seeing you in taurant bears his initials and the date It was not until 1966, when Willard H. as the steering committee pitches ideas associates of Wright, several of which Madison. 1953. Construction on the project was Keland, H.F. Johnson’s son-in-law, VINTAGE PHOTOS CONTINUES ON PAGE 07

04 WRIGHT IN WISCONSIN MEMBER NEWSLETTER VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2020 05 VINTAGE PHOTOS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 05 Taliesin Preservation Earns by Wright’s son-in-law, William Wesley Peters, were retained by the WRDC to Historic Preservation Award provide architectural and planning serv- from TALIESIN PRESERVATION ices. Apprentice Alan “Davy” Davison was first put in charge. Later, apprentice Taliesin Preservation was honored to accept the 2019 Trustees Emeritus James Pfefferkorn took the project to Award for Historic Site Stewardship from the National Trust for Historic completion after Davison became ill. Preservation in October. This national award was received at the PastForward Work was completed by the fall of 1967. conference in Denver by executive director Carrie Rodamaker and board A gala pre-opening reception, attended chair Ray Lipman. by President Lyndon B. Johnson’s wife, “Lady Bird,” along with Mrs. Wright and This award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation recognizes a other notable dignitaries, was held on nonprofit organization that has demonstrated sustained and superlative the evening of September 22, 1967. The achievement in historic preservation, management and programming at histo- restaurant officially opened to the public ric sites. Each year, an independent jury of national and international thought- on October 14, 1967. leaders from many disciplines select the recipients of the Richard H. Driehaus During the summer and fall of 1967, I Foundation National Preservation Award. shot more than two dozen photos of the Taliesin Preservation is dedicated to preserving the culture of Taliesin, restaurant. To date, this is the largest along with the built and natural environments that make up the 800-acre es- known collection of photographs doc- tate. Taliesin Preservation has contributed more than $10 million to preserva- umenting its construction . tion projects at the Wisconsin estate since 1993. Projects undertaken include More than 20 of these photos are now reconstruction of the Romeo and Juliet Windmill and the restoration of on permanent exhibit in the building. In Wright’s bedroom terrace. 1993, the restaurant was purchased by Other projects also include the restoration of Tan-y-Deri, the guest wing, the loggia and loggia terrace, Wright’s studio, the Hillside Studio roof and the © Mark Hertzberg © Mark Taliesin Preservation Inc., giving new life to the building that now serves as the Welsh Hills prairie. Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center. Remembering Ron McCrea by MARK HERTZBERG BILL SWAN school. It inspired me to write a term “My wife and I have traveled to and Ron McCrea, Wright scholar and former journalist, died De- Ron McCrea was moved to play the piano in the living room at Taliesin, at an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 02 paper on his architecture. stayed at some of Mr. Wright’s well- cember 15, 2019, of cancer. He was 76. McCrea, the long-time annual celebration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday. “Around 2005, I began taking short known buildings and stopped to photo- survivor of a liver transplant, was in hospice care in Fitchburg, trips to see his southern Wisconsin graph others along the way. I am near his home in Madison. In addition to writing books about Wright, McCrea wrote nu- buildings in 15 states, including Wiscon- structures, which really rekindled my in- especially interested in the Usonian In late November, he told his friends that he had decided to merous articles and lectured widely about the architect. sin. terest from those early days. I started houses and appreciate his solutions to forego any further chemotherapy because of the low expecta- McCrea came to the world of Wright after a distinguished ca- Outside of the Wright world, Swan has reading and collecting books about his providing beautiful dwellings to people tion of success. His goal was to finish “Monumental Women,” reer in journalism. been an active volunteer with the Madi- work and life, which proved to be end- of more average means. his second book about Wright, in the 10 to 12 months he had McCrea worked twice at the (Madison) “Capital Times,” the son Trust for Historic Preservation. He lessly fascinating. “The opportunity to help out the only been told to expect. second time as city editor and senior news editor. He retired in holds two Bachelor of Science degrees “I went on my first Wright and Like statewide Wright organization in the na- The book would have been published by the Wisconsin His- 2008. from the University of Wisconsin: car- tour in 2008 and started volunteering as tion is something that I’m extremely ex- torical Society Press, publisher of his landmark 2012 study of He also worked at “The (San Jose) Mercury News,” (New tography and mechanical engineering. a docent in 2012. That led to helping the cited about. I look forward to meeting Wright’s beloved home and his life with , York) “Newsday,” “The Washington Post,” “The Washington We asked Bill to tell us about his inter- Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conser- and working with the members of “Building Taliesin: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home of Love and Star” and “The Boston Globe.” est in Wright and his work: vancy during the recent Milwaukee and Wright in Wisconsin!” Loss.” The new book was about who shaped Wright McCrea served as press secretary to Wisconsin Gov. Tony “I first became aware of the work of Madison conferences — which also led We look forward to Bill’s expertise and as a person and who helped shaped his career, as well as his per- Earl from 1983-1986. Frank Lloyd Wright during a trip to Tal- to becoming a docent at the Laurent enthusiasm as he settles in at our new of- sonal relationships. A memorial service was held on January 30, his birthday. iesin with my father while I was in high House in Rockford. fice on Madison’s Capitol Square.

06 WRIGHT IN WISCONSIN MEMBER NEWSLETTER VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2020 07 Unsonian Planning Process plays a critical role in designing a modern Usonian house

As indicated in my last article, we will look, idea of fully opening up the kitchen into the in this article, at several pragmatic considera- living space had not yet arrived. tions for building a Usonian home today, be- Even with the prototype Usonian, the Ja- ginning with planning. There is a growing cobs I home in Madison, Wright wrote in the WRIGHT interest in the elegance and attraction of the January 1938 edition of “Architectural Forum” THOUGHTS Usonian home, but how can an 80-year-old that the client “must themselves see life in form of architecture be made to work with somewhat simplified terms.” More of the by KEN DAHLIN, AIA contemporary lifestyles and the functions we house would be given to the quality of the ar- now expect in our homes? chitectural configuration and spatial richness Wright’s Usonian homes of the 1930s and less to undefined storage spaces typical of through the 1950s marked a major shift from basements and attics. his plan types in his earlier Wright’s polliwog, or L-shaped, plans were period, reflecting newer lifestyles, technology the parti pris from which so many Usonians and expectations of the home. But this wasn’t sprang. This creates extended horizontal just Wright reflecting on the current cultural wings that stretch out on their lots and pro- state of the time; he also wanted to show how vide plenty of opportunity for fenestration

one should live in a contemporary, natural and views. These wings are anchored in brick Pielage © Andrew

house. Likewise, from the middle of the last or stone cores, typically with some vertical At Still Bend in Two Rivers (1939), Wright did not have to factor the size of the owners’ TV into the design — a decision people building a Usonian home today will have to make. century to today, expectations and lifestyles emphasis breaking through the horizontal have changed significantly. These factors must roof planes. This increases perimeter area in the TV in a different area. It is some- ture. In northern climates, an enclosed and potential for beautiful renditions of be considered when attempting a Usonian proportion to square footage enclosed and, times possible to create a place for a large garage does have benefits. these spaces, compared to their small home today. thus, expense. TV in a built-in cabinet when carefully The kitchen is an area that has under- and merely functional mid-century This begins with the program, or wish list, This is in contrast to the typical spec home positioned, however. gone much change in the last 80 years. It counterparts. The type and number of of spaces and functions one organizes for the built today. Plans are driven by efficiency and Even more architecturally difficult has become larger, with more appliances, plumbing fixtures available now would home. The average Usonian home by Wright are very compact shapes more or less square than the large screen TV is the contem- islands, eating areas and walk-in pantries. have been something Wright would have was smaller than the average new home built in shape to maximize square footage within porary garage. Three- or four-car garages The kitchen has become the heart of the incorporated into his designs. today. the minimal volume of the shell to bring the are the norm, even on homes of only home and the place for gathering and en- However, the cumulative effect of A three-bedroom home of 1,200 to 1,500 cost down. Gables and complications are 2,000 square feet or so. This creates a dis- tertaining. Rather than something to be larger kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms square feet was the norm. There was typically added for marketing effect, done to give the proportion of garage to house proper, hidden, it is now in the open. and such is that the new home is larger no basement (other than a small one, perhaps most bang for the buck. An exception to this like the tail wagging the dog. I have found that these changes in the than its predecessor. While size itself is for mechanical equipment) and no attic. today is in the tiny house movement and a re- Wright’s carports were strong architec- kitchen, unlike some of the other not contrary to great Usonian design, if Sometimes there was a smaller second floor. turn to simplicity and minimalism. tural statements, reinforcing ideas of the changes listed above, actually work well not carefully proportioned, the design Cars were accommodated in carports. Another consideration is the TV screen, cantilever and flowing horizontal planes. in the Usonian design. The Usonian plan can become clumsy, boxy and lacking in The kitchens were generally small by de- which has continued to grow in size and, in The large spatial void under the carport already had the kitchen located in a cen- the flowing, integrated types of spaces sign. Wright called them “workspaces,” basi- the living room, competes with the fireplace, roof works compositionally well with the tral location, so the problem to be solved we know the Usonian home represented. cally a small laboratory for cooking. which cannot compete in terms of size with more solid, street-facing walls next to is how to open it up more and find more One of the most successful things one Bedrooms were not large and certainly fewer today’s TVs. This is not a problem limited to them. In his argument for carports, space for it. This requires a reconsidera- can do when planning a Usonian home and simpler than today. the Usonian home, but it can be tricky when Wright said that cars are not horses that tion of the masonry core and how to give is to prioritize quality over quantity, to The clear spatial hierarchy fell upon the liv- trying to keep the fireplace a primary focal need to be stabled. the kitchen more openness and views, consider what is truly essential to in- ing room — or what might be considered point, diminish the TV and have abundant Nevertheless, garages have come to both to the rest of the house and also to clude in the home. today a great room with its blending with the views outside, all while somehow working the serve for much more than shelter. They the outside. Sarah Susanka popularized this ap- dining area. However, views into the kitchen furniture out to view the TV, fireplace and ex- house much of the stuff of life today such Other areas also could be addressed, proach in her “Not So Big House” series. were usually carefully edited so that they terior views. as lawn equipment, bicycles, motor- such as the quantity and size of bath- A similar approach today is a good start- wouldn’t be seen from the living room. The Because of this, some people opt to place cycles, workbenches and outdoor furni- rooms. There are more opportunities ing point for good Usonian design.

08 WRIGHT IN WISCONSIN MEMBER NEWSLETTER VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2020 09 WISCONSIN WRIGHT SITES Taliesin® Hillside Studio and Theater Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center A.D. German Warehouse Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church American System–Built Homes Monona Terrace® Community and Convention Center SC Johnson Administration Building Still Bend / Schwartz House Unitarian Meeting House (H.F. Johnson House)

Hamilton Events are free unless otherwise noted. Visit WrightinWisconsin.org for a complete listing of tour schedules and contact information.

Wright Calendar: Wright Design March 26 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ongoing Tours and Events Still Bend / Schwartz House Series at Monona Terrace The Bauhaus, De Stijl, Mies + Frank Lloyd Two Rivers $15 per person Community and Convention Center Wright A.D. German Warehouse See website for dates and times Presented by James M. Dennis, professor emeri- Richland Center Cost varies Email [email protected] Free tickets are required: TOURS & tus, Department of Art History, University of Wis- Every Sunday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. stillbend.com mononaterrace.com/eventbrite consin at Madison Tours begin at 15 minutes past the hour EVENTS $15 for adults; $5 for students with ID and children 12-18; $25 for Taliesin AT WISCONSIN February 13 7 to 8:30 p.m. Spring Green Reservations strongly recommended WRIGHT SITES The design of residential architecture was radically private tours Community and Lowercase Architecture Group tours by appointment for an additional cost A variety of tours, times and prices WINTER 2020 changed by a young, Madison-raised genius living Presented by Lou Host-Jablonski, AIA Cash or check only Weekend tours begin April 3; daily tours begin May 1 in a suburb at the beginning of the 20th See website for other monthly events taliesinpreservation.org century. In Europe, only a handful of architects A “citizen architect” reflects on four decades in a Email [email protected] would achieve anything comparable to the works nonprofit architectural office, using community ad- adgermanwarehouse.org Unitarian Meeting House of Frank Lloyd Wright before World War I. After vocacy to advance local design literacy and cre- Madison Reserved online: $12.50 | Day-of: $15 ating accessible, lowercase architecture. The civics the war ended, the first house designs of the Ger- American System-Built Home Model B-1 Groups by appointment of design as local democracy; service versus state- man-born Bauhaus, under the direction of its Milwaukee $15 per person Reservations can be made on the (608) 233-9774 ment as practice. Creativity and fun in the neigh- founder, Walter Gropius, were faltering attempts website but are not required fusmadison.org/tours borhood sandbox. And thinking globally along the to catch up. Last tour begins at 2:30 p.m. way, collaborating on nation-leading research into wrightinmilwaukee.org Wingspread — The Johnson Foundation alternative, sustainable construction techniques. Through many illustrations, Dennis shows how, by Wind Point the time the Bauhaus was forced to close in 1933, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Tours Wednesday – Sunday. By appointment only. March 5 7 to 8:30 p.m. its associated house designs had flourished full Wauwatosa Cost varies Register at scjohnson.com/visit, call (262) 681-3353 The Intersection of Place and Craft force. Whether termed “Bauhaus,” “International” Groups of 15 or more: $10 per person Presented by: Steve Raike, AIA, LEED AP BD+C or “Miesian,” its final phase occurred in Chicago, Groups of 14 or fewer: $125 flat fee Wyoming Valley School where Mies Van der Rohe found refuge and an en- By appointment only at (414) 461-9400 or Spring Green Donation appreciated (608) 588-2544 Below: The curvilinear Spring Raike, of Lake Flato Architects, will discuss how tertaining friendship with Wright. annunciationwi.org place and craft inform the firm’s design process in [email protected] Green Bank, now occupied by BMO Harris Bank, was de- the pursuit of buildings intimately connected to April 23 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monona Terrace signed by Wright’s son-in-law the land. Art Deco Chicago and the Real Inter- Madison $5 per adult, $3 per student and apprentice, William Wesley Guided Tours May 1 to October 31, Daily at 1 p.m. Peters. It was completed in national Style Raike is an architect and educator with more than From November 1 to April 30, 1 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and 1972. Presented by Robert Bruegmann 25 years of experience working on a broad range Monday. Closed major holidays.

of project types — ranging from institutional and mononaterrace.com Where Bauhaus designers only talked about civic architecture to single-family residences. changing the world through design, Chicago's com- Throughout his career, he has focused on the fu- SC Johnson sion of beautifully crafted architecture with the panies and designers actually made life easier and Racine science of sustainability, resulting in numerous na- more aesthetically pleasing when they produced Reservations at (262) 260-2154 or tional design and sustainability awards. Raike has an entire series of design icons between the two scjohnson.com/visit taught and lectured throughout the U.S. and Ca- world wars: buildings by Holabird & Root, tools nada to a wide range of audiences on the topics of and appliances from Sears, Roebuck and Co., Bell Seth Peterson Cottage tectonics, craft and building performance. System telephones from Western Electric, bicycles Lake Delton $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free from Schwinn, radios from Radio Flyer and mix- Open house and tours second Sunday of each month masters and toasters from Sunbeam. 1 to 3:30 p.m. sethpeterson.org

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This postcard shows the meeting house of the First Unitarian Society of Madison. This view is of the prow-like apex of the building that faces the street to the north. Frank Lloyd Wright likened the unusual, copper-roofed auditorium structure to hands folded in prayer. The Taliesin Fellowship helped to complete the church, with Marshall Erdman acting as its general contractor. Published by William Wollin Studio, Madison