Lake Geneva Hotel
Title
Lake Geneva Hotel
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
February 13, 2015
Alternative Title or Name
Geneva Inn
Creator
Wright, Frank Lloyd
Creator2
O’Connor, Thomas (photograph)
Creator Nationality
American
Work Type
Single Built Works
Date
July, 1965
Work Location
Wisconsin (state)
Lake Geneva (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Prairie School
Subject
hotels (public accommodations)
porches
Description
Detail view of stucco underside of roof hanging over porch area outside row of rooms at Lake Geneva Hotel in Wisconsin designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1911. "There were many classic Prairie styled Wright details. The basic materials were wood and stucco. Strong horizontal lines, low-pitched roof, broad overhanging eaves, horizontal rows upon rows of leaded glass windows, leaded glass light fixtures and doors, vases, and decorative poles, the prominent centrally located fireplace and chimney, terraces and porches,"--Douglas Steiner, Wright Studies website.
Material/Medium
stucco
wood (plant material)
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
LTU-TO-295
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