Farnsworth House

Farnsworth House

14520 River Road
Plano , IL
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Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1945 and constructed in 1951, the Farnsworth House is a vital part of American iconography, an exemplary representation of both the International Style of architecture as well as the modern movement’s desire to juxtapose the sleek, streamline design of Modern structure with the organic environment of the surrounding nature.

Mies constructed this glass box residence of “almost nothing” for Dr. Edith Farnsworth as a country retreat along the Fox River in Plano, IL. It continued to be a private residence for over 50 years until Landmarks Illinois and the National Trust for Historic Preservation purchased it in 2003. Today it is owned and managed by the Trust and the site is open as a public museum.

 

When: Saturday, October 7, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where: 14520 River Road
              Plano, IL 60545

 

Use code “Docomomo2017” for a discount of 50% off tickets.

 

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