Although the fireplace was an integral feature in Wright’s home designs, the fireplace at the Cottage will not be moved to its new Park 7n site. The Cottage fireplace had apparently been rebuilt over the years removing much of its historic integrity. Wright’s fireplaces often incorporated an inglenook feature with intimate seating close to
The roof was the focus of activity at the Wright-designed Cottage in Glencoe this week. The Contractor demolished the chimney above the roof because the masonry fireplace will not be moved with the Cottage. The Contractor was pleased to find that the low-slope roof membrane on the Cottage was in very good condition. The
Work on the Booth Cottage in preparation for its move to Park 7n continues. The General Contractor is currently focused on selective demolition of several structural additions to the Cottage with the goal of reducing the home to the original 51 foot by 21 foot size and design prepared by Frank Lloyd Wright for
The General Contractor has begun selective interior demolition at 239 Franklin. Basement level partitions, fixtures, and equipment were removed for salvage and disposal. The original boiler that provided heat for the Cottage was removed. It will be replaced after the house is relocated by a modern forced air heating and air conditioning unit. In
The perimeter construction fence was installed this morning at 239 Franklin. This protects the property during the project from access by unauthorized individuals. The current Cottage location at 239 Franklin is the second site for this home. It was originally located on Sylvan Road near the ravine which gave Ravine Bluffs its name. The
The Glencoe Park District continues to discuss Park 7n with residents both in favor and concerned about the move of the Wright-designed Cottage in Glencoe. In the last month, the Glencoe Park District has held five citizen meetings and a neighborhood meeting to discuss the issue. The Park District is very pleased to have
Thank you to everyone who has provided their comments about the Wright-designed Cottage project – either in person at the recent Park District public hearing or via letter or conversation. We appreciate the opportunity to better understand your concerns and to provide you with as much information as possible about how the Glencoe Historical
The Glencoe Historical Society (GHS) is proud to announce that a plan to preserve and relocate the Wright-designed Cottage in Glencoe has been approved. Following an informational public hearing last night at the Takiff Center, the Glencoe Park District Board of Commissioners voted to approve a long-term lease allowing the cottage to be placed
The Glencoe Historical Society (GHS) and the Glencoe Park District (GPD) today announced a proposal to preserve the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Cottage currently located at 239 Franklin Road in Glencoe, Illinois that was facing demolition. The Cottage was built in 1913 as temporary housing for Sherman Booth while Wright proceeded with designs for a
