Friday, December 28, 2018

Fallingwater

Seeing Frank Lloyd Wrights 'Fallingwater' home has been on our bucket list for a number of years. This home is found in Mill Run, Pennsylvania and is located over a water fall.

We arranged for an extended two hour tour when the home opened in the morning and had a relatively secluded time to enjoy the experience before large numbers of folks showed up. They have more than 160,000 people tour the home every year so the crowds can be considerable.



You gather at a visitors center where you can explore the gift shop, grab a bite to eat, use the rest rooms, and see exhibits about the area and history of the home

My Sister and Brother in Law joined us for our tour

You first glimpse the home thru the trees

As you progress down the drive the home comes into view

This is the view from the bridge over the creek leading to the home.

The steps lead from the living room to the creek




The home appears to grow from the rock

Stream of water provides visual interest at the entry





This fascinating device demonstrates the rotation of the earth and moon around the sun.

Living room view diagonal from the entry


Portrait of Mr. Kaufman

Pot near the fireplace that rotates into position in the flames - think mulled cider...

Hatch in living room leading to steps to the water



Seamless glass corners

Bedroom with one of two twin beds shown against the headboard


Desk with provision for window opening

Overview of opening glass and window screens









Mrs Kaufman

Swimming pool at the guest house

Beautiful integration of the home and landscape






Steps lead you to the lower overlook of the home

Letter that Mrs Kaufman wrote about learning to live in the home

Gift shop images




1 comment:

  1. Really beautiful! It seems rare for you to be able to take picture indoor.

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