Wednesday, November 23, 2005
The Thomas Gale House on the Market for $1,275,000.00
The newly restored Thomas Gale House is listed on the market for sale. This was one of Wright's original "Bootleg Houses" that were built while he worked at Adler & Sullivan.
A new addition has been put on containing a new kitchen and master bathroom. Those interested can contact Todd Young the listing agent at Town Square Properties 708-366-0400
A new addition has been put on containing a new kitchen and master bathroom. Those interested can contact Todd Young the listing agent at Town Square Properties 708-366-0400
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Sunday, November 20, 2005
FEMA TO BULLDOZE THEM BY YEAR-END IF BUYER IS NOT FOUND
URGENT HELP IS NEEDED TO RESCUE THESE SULLIVAN/WRIGHT COTTAGES FROM THE DUMPSTER!
Time is running out for these historic beach front cottages in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Designed by what is widely considered to have been the collaborative efforts of Louis Sullivan and his then chief draftsman, Frank Lloyd Wright in 1890, these cottages have withstood hurricanes, fires and a succession of owners for 115 years. It took the ravages of Hurricane Katrina to bring the four remaining of the several original structures to their knees. Some stables and other outbuildings had previously been demolished.
The "paradise, the poem of spring, Louis' other self," as Sullivan referred to his gulf coast getaway of nearly 20 years, was totally blown to bits by the storm surge that came ashore in the early morning hours of August 29, 2005.
Broken bits and pieces of the cottage are scattered over hundreds of feet of rear yard and heaped in piles at the tree line which filtered them out of the 30 foot wave.
Thanks to somewhat stouter construction and a slightly more protective topography, the cottage originally designed for Sullivan's friend and client James Charnley, was lifted off of its foundation by the rapidly rising water and accordioned-in upon its rear service wing, causing the eastern bedroom wing to collapse, while leaving much of the main structure largely intact, though severely damaged. The octagonal guest cottage with later additions suffered a similar fate.
If you or anyone you know has any interest or ideas of how these early and important works of the minds and hands of Sullivan and Wright can be saved, please contact the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy immediately at 312-663-5500 or preservation@savewright.org .
We are in constant touch with the owners and local preservation groups and are willing to convey any meaningful offers or broker any deal that will have a reasonable chance of success.
Time is running out for these historic beach front cottages in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Designed by what is widely considered to have been the collaborative efforts of Louis Sullivan and his then chief draftsman, Frank Lloyd Wright in 1890, these cottages have withstood hurricanes, fires and a succession of owners for 115 years. It took the ravages of Hurricane Katrina to bring the four remaining of the several original structures to their knees. Some stables and other outbuildings had previously been demolished.
The "paradise, the poem of spring, Louis' other self," as Sullivan referred to his gulf coast getaway of nearly 20 years, was totally blown to bits by the storm surge that came ashore in the early morning hours of August 29, 2005.
Broken bits and pieces of the cottage are scattered over hundreds of feet of rear yard and heaped in piles at the tree line which filtered them out of the 30 foot wave.
Thanks to somewhat stouter construction and a slightly more protective topography, the cottage originally designed for Sullivan's friend and client James Charnley, was lifted off of its foundation by the rapidly rising water and accordioned-in upon its rear service wing, causing the eastern bedroom wing to collapse, while leaving much of the main structure largely intact, though severely damaged. The octagonal guest cottage with later additions suffered a similar fate.
If you or anyone you know has any interest or ideas of how these early and important works of the minds and hands of Sullivan and Wright can be saved, please contact the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy immediately at 312-663-5500 or preservation@savewright.org .
We are in constant touch with the owners and local preservation groups and are willing to convey any meaningful offers or broker any deal that will have a reasonable chance of success.
