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The Kraus House roof project passed another major milestone this week: the custom-designed skylights were lifted into place and installed! We've updated our case study with a new video shared with us by our friends at The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park - check it out: buff.ly/okX9JOc

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Speak Up for Federal Historic Preservation Investment Ask Congress for full funding for the Historic Preservation Fund, and tell them why this support is critical to preservation efforts in your community.

The President's 2027 budget proposes a 95% cut to the Historic Preservation Fund, which provides critical funding for historic preservation activity nationwide. The National Trust has created a tool you can use to contact your legislators and urge them to continue to fund the HPF.

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Welcome Weekend | Frank Lloyd Wright Trail | Visit and Tour Frank Lloyd Wright Sites in Wisconsin August 2-4, 2024 The Frank Lloyd Wright Trail includes nine sites in Wisconsin, all of which are available for the public to visit and tour. The trail includes the SC Johnson Administration Building, Research Tower,…

Are the Frank Lloyd Wright sites in Wisconsin you've been meaning to visit? Mark you calendar for May 15-17 for the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail's Welcome Weekend event!

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Take a walking tour of Elmhurst, Illinois, with Citizens for Elmhurst Preservation! Offered April 18 & 19, it will highlight 2 churches and 27 homes, including the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Henderson House! buff.ly/5O89qk6

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Leaders of about 30 public sites designed by Wright gathered at The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread, March 16-18, for the Wright Site Directors Summit, co-hosted by the Conservancy. Attendees shared best practices and discussed solutions to challenges. savewright.org/the-johnson-...

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Coming up on April 9, both online and in-person at Monona Terrace in Madison, WI: A lecture by UW-Madison's Frank Lloyd Wright Professor of Modern American Architecture, Anna Andrzejewski, about how Wright's reputation surged in Madison in the late 1980s and early 1990s. buff.ly/n6aZgzQ

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If you're in the Chicago area, this weekend is your last chance to see "Bruce Goff: Material Worlds" at the Art Institute of Chicago! This major retrospective features drawings, models, paintings, and other items that celebrate the creative spirit of this architect and designer. buff.ly/2yGUhje

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Chahroudi Cottage, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1951, stands on a private island in Lake Mahopac, New York. Beginning this June, "Wright Over Water" tours will feature a boat ride to the island to visit this private cottage and a larger Wright-inspired house. savewright.org/wright-over-...

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Final reminder: if you know of someone who has made an extraordinary contribution to preserving Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy, the deadline to nominate them for a 2026 Wright Spirit Award is March 27! savewright.org/wsanom

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As of Mar. 11, all Conservancy litigation related to Price Tower has been resolved. Thanks to our legal team at Crowe & Dunlevy and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP for defending our preservation easement. The future of this architectural treasure is bright. buff.ly/2kQRMRs

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If you're in Chicago on March 19, executive director Barbara Gordon will give a talk at the Charnley-Persky House on our fight to save Price Tower. Hear what it takes to protect Wright's legacy nationwide, and the extraordinary effort to secure the future of this special skyscraper. buff.ly/W1MdRX0

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Relax and experience the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright as few can: by staying overnight! More than a dozen buildings offer overnight accommodations, and we've just added a new one to the list: the DeRhodes House in South Bend, Indiana! buff.ly/2Jzp7ny

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Meyer May House to remain owned, operated by Steelcase in light of HNI merger The Meyer May House, a historic architectural landmark designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is confirmed to remain as a public museum.

The Meyer May House in Grand Rapids, Michigan, designed by Wright in 1908, will continue to operate as a public site after the acquisition of its owner, Steelcase, by HNI Corporation. therapidian.org/meyer-may-ho...

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Deadline extended to March 18! Seeking proposals for talks at our annual conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Speakers should explore the contradictions and paradoxes of living in the desert and the lessons we can take from Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs for it. buff.ly/8bg94gK

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Seeking proposals for talks at our annual conference taking place in Scottsdale, AZ! Speakers should explore the contradictions and paradoxes of living in the desert and the lessons we can take from Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs for it. The deadline is March 10. buff.ly/8bg94gK

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Progress continues on the installation of the new cedar shingle roof on the Kraus House! Check our collaborative case study for a fun new video as well as photos and information detailing the very special way the shingles are being arranged. buff.ly/zmBwiHf

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The Conservancy's periodic news & update emails now share a title with our magazine: SaveWright. Click through to see the new design, and subscribe if you don't already! It's the easiest way to stay connected to our ongoing work to preserve Frank Lloyd Wright's buildings. conta.cc/4qT04Rw

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The Conservancy is seeking proposals for talks at our annual conference in Scottsdale this fall. The theme centers on the challenges and paradoxes of designing for the desert, and the lessons we can take from Wright's work. Proposals are due by March 10 at buff.ly/VOzwCaY

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Through our annual Wright Spirit Awards, the Conservancy celebrates those who do the most to preserve Wright's buildings. Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Nominations for the 2026 Wright Spirit Awards will be accepted through March 27 online at savewright.org/wsanom

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Our spring tour event in St. Louis is selling fast! Saturday is waitlisted, but tickets are available to the general public for our Friday excursion to the Dana-Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois, as well as our Sunday tour. Join us! savewright.org/oaw

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Curious about the research, exploration, and design process leading to the creation of the Conservancy's new visual identity? Hear all about it in the recording of this online talk by Order's design director! savewright.org/event-record...

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Join us Feb. 4 for a free online program exploring the development of our new visual identity! New York-based design office Order worked with the Conservancy for more than a year to create the new look. Hear about the research, creativity & experimentation that went into the process. buff.ly/0CBxlxD

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We've just published the detailed itinerary for our spring tour event in St. Louis! Join us May 1-3 to see extraordinary buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright, Adler & Sullivan, William Bernoudy, Gyo Obata & more. Registration will open to all Conservancy members on Feb. 3. savewright.org/oaw

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If you'll be in Palm Springs for Modernism Week, join us Feb. 19 for a special talk about how the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy has spent 35 years fighting to protect Wright’s legacy, from local advocacy to UNESCO World Heritage recognition. For tickets: buff.ly/nOdGKiT

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Calling all Wright fans in the Pittsburgh area! A free talk on Jan. 30 at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will explore the process behind animating Wright's unbuilt works for the region. Hear how animators worked with Fallingwater to create videos that are now on exhibit. buff.ly/g1z0Ez6

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Our spring tour event will take place in the St. Louis area, May 1-3. Registration will open soon. Members receive early access and discounted rates. Look for full event details on our website next week! buff.ly/zmR8qNQ

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Wood shingle installation is underway at the Kraus House! Check out a new video just added to our case study of the project, published together with The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park: buff.ly/KsIBxVW

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Wright on the Market Update: The Walser House is NOT for sale! The Zillow listing circulating widely is not genuine & has been removed from our website. We continue to advocate for the owner, Fannie Mae, to negotiate with interested parties to restore it and bring it back into use. buff.ly/vCCDSvX

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What lessons can we take from Wright's designs for the Arizona desert, and the contradictions and paradoxes of living there? Our 2026 annual conference in Scottsdale, November 4-8, will consider these and related topics. Proposals for talks accepted through March 10: savewright.org/proposals

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Wright on the Market Alert: Having just emerged from the foreclosure process, the Walser House is now listed for sale by owner for $350,000. We continue to advocate that the owner maintain the house until it finds a new steward with the vision and resources to restore it. savewright.org/wom

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