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In 1947, Frank Lloyd Wright was approached by two families from Oskaloosa, Iowa, who requested his architectural services for designing their homes. Wright accepted the commission, leading to the design of the Carroll Alsop house and the adjacent Lamberson house.
Oskaloosa: 10: Phil Hoffman House: Phil Hoffman House: December 13, 1991 : 807 High Ave., E. Oskaloosa: 11: Iowa Yearly Meeting House-College Avenue Friends Church: Iowa Yearly Meeting House-College Avenue Friends Church: March 29, 1996
Oskaloosa boasts two private homes designed in 1948–51 by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Typical of his Usonian homes, these are the Carroll Alsop House at 1907 A Ave E and the Jack Lamberson House at 511 North Park Avenue. Oskaloosa hosted the Iowa State Fair in 1858 and 1859, prior to the Civil War.
There are plenty of spots around Iowa where you can still see the work of America's most famous architect. Iowa is home to 11 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings. Here's where to find them.
Alsop House may refer to: Richard Alsop IV House , Middletown, Connecticut, also known as Alsop House and designated a National Historic Landmark under that name Carroll Alsop House , Oskaloosa, Iowa, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home
The Edmundson Park Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. [ 1 ] At the time of its nomination it contained 52 resources, which included four contributing buildings , six contributing sites , 19 contributing ...
The Paradise Block Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. [ 1 ] At the time of its nomination it contained 43 resources, which included 26 residences, two churches, 12 garages, two brick driveways, and a vacant lot.
St. James Episcopal Church (Oskaloosa, Iowa) Seeberger–Loring–Kilburn House; John H. Shoemake House; Smith–Johnson House; Spring Creek Friends Cemetery; Spring Creek Meeting House-H Street Mission; Spurgin Residence; Stock Judging Pavilion (Oskaloosa, Iowa) Dr. Ella Stokes House; Prof. Edgar H. and Irene D. Stranahan House