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Dana-Thomas House

300 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL
217-782-6776
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Ranked #2 of 30 attractions in Springfield
Type: Historic Sites
Traveller Description: Reopened on April 23, 2009, now open 9-4 Wednesdays through Sundays. The Dana-Thomas House (DTH) was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902 for Susan... more »
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Oklahoma
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We loved the house, it was my favorite of the 3 that I have seen. My friend loves Falling Waters but i haven't seen it yet. I would have given it a 5 rating but for our docent or guide, whatever he was, who was rude, barely informative, and acted as if he, owned the house. Frank was very lacking... More

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Bourbon, IN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Another must see when in Springfield. This home is so beautiful and unique. The hour and a half guided tour is very informative. It's different than any home we have ever toured. Is nice that so many historical sights are within a few miles of each other in Springfield. I honestly was not familiar with the Dana-Thomas home but seeing... More

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Prairie Village, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

This Frank Lloyd Wright home is an outstanding example of his prairie style architecture. It contains some of his most extensive art glass in the exterior windows. Also, most of the furniture in the home was designed by Wright (the house was built in 1902). This was Wright's first "blank check" commission - it has 35 rooms and 12,000 sq.... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

Love Frank Lloyd Wrights' work but this is spectacular! You would never think of finding this in a little town like Springfield. The staff were welcoming and the guided tour very helpful! Lots of fun artifacts to see even a bowling ally in the basement!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I loved this place. The woman that built this home gave Frank Lloyd Wright a blank check to build this home with. It is incredible what he did. The motif is butterflies and sumac. The windows are incredible and the light fixtures. It has original furniture also. The story of the owner is interesting also. She was a political activist... More

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Crown Point, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Even if you are not a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, you HAVE to see this house! It is incredible in style, workmanship and is so unique and beautiful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Loved the tour and the home. We now want to see all of Frank Lloyd Wright's homes that are on display. We would like to come back for Christmas and see it decorated. Our tour guide was really nice and explained everything. Very much worth seeing.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Architecture buffs: Your fun begins now! See another one of Frank Lloyd Wright's "prarie home" architecture. You start off watching a video about the home and a guide gives you a tour of the house. Recommended donation of $10 for adults. Great to learn about the story behind building the house. Frankly, I find Wright's designs to be too dark... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013 via mobile

Great tour at a reasonable pace. Although I would highly recommend Fallingwater in SW Pennsylvania, expect to be rushed through there like a herd of cattle. My wife and I have found both visits to Dana-Thomas to be worthwhile of our time.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

What a spectacular work of architecture. This house shows the vision of Frank Lloyd Wright and proves he was a man ahead of time. In so many ways, this house is incredibly modern and avant garde. But step back and realize it was built in 1902! If you're a fan of Wright, architecture, or art you'll be on heaven. If... More

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