A Little Local Architecture

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First image, the Wright designed Monona Terrace Visitor and Convention Center.

Second image, the main entrance to our Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin campus.

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Edited September 6, 2022 by fotografr

[Gelatino]

So it's not the entrance to your dining room 😩   😜

[hepcat]

I adore Monona Terrace.  I've made many pilgrimages to Wright buildings over the years.  It's been some years now since I've been to Madison.  Thanks for sharing this! 

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2 hours ago, Gelatino said:

So it's not the entrance to your dining room 😩   😜

Which one?

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6 hours ago, hepcat said:

I adore Monona Terrace.  I've made many pilgrimages to Wright buildings over the years.  It's been some years now since I've been to Madison.  Thanks for sharing this! 

They really did a fantastic job with Monona Terrace. Wright finished his design in the 1950s and in typical Madison fashion there were discussions, debates and conferences held for decades before a decision was finally made to build it. I have to admit it was worth the wait. The rooftop terrace is easily the most beautiful place in this city to spend a summer evening. 

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10 hours ago, hepcat said:

I adore Monona Terrace.  I've made many pilgrimages to Wright buildings over the years.  It's been some years now since I've been to Madison.  Thanks for sharing this! 

Thought you might enjoy seeing a couple more from this afternoon--one from each side.

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7 hours ago, fotografr said:

Thought you might enjoy seeing a couple more from this afternoon--one from each side.

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Thanks again, Brent!  Now I may just have to mount another expedition to Madison before the snow sets in just to wander around and take some photos.  I've come up for the big bike swapmeet in January a number of times, but it's been probably eight or ten years since I was there last, and I've never been to Madison in temperate weather.

Wright's sense of place and relationships to space was astounding.  Monona Terrace reminds me mostly of the Marin County Convention Center... not so much in detail, but in size and general "feel."   Madison chose well in building it.  

[stuny]

All 4 are quite nice.

[war]

I especially like the first color shot above. Reminds me of the Greek Orthodox Church in Wauwatosa another of his projects completed by his fellowship after his death. Have any images of that one? 

Never have seen any photos from you of Spring Green which is just a stone's throw. 

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2 hours ago, war said:

Never have seen any photos from you of Spring Green which is just a stone's throw. 

I'll be sure to remedy that. Stay tuned. 🙂

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14 hours ago, war said:

I especially like the first color shot above. Reminds me of the Greek Orthodox Church in Wauwatosa another of his projects completed by his fellowship after his death. Have any images of that one? 

Never have seen any photos from you of Spring Green which is just a stone's throw. 

Not Spring Green, but the FLW designed Seth Peterson Cottage at Mirror Lake, WI.

I went through my digital files this morning and immediately realized that my Taliesan photos were shot on film and most of my negatives are now with the State Historical Society. I'll dig around to see if any are left here. I shot the interior of his school with about 50 drafting tables set up for students and also was given a private tour of his residence. I hope I still have those negatives.

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