As we mark the second anniversary of the Cottage move to Ravine Bluffs Park, GHS is pleased to report that the exterior restoration of the building is largely complete. We have been working on some national park style signage for the exterior to help explain more of the history to visitors wondering what the structure is and why it is there.
Since there is still much work to do on the interior of the structure, it is not currently open to the public. That work continues. We recently finished installing and passed inspection on our fire system.
Over the past few months, we have been training volunteer docents who will be available to conduct Ravine Bluffs walking tours that begin and end at the Cottage and focus on both the history and Wright’s architecture in the community. The first tour is scheduled for October 2nd. You can reserve your space online here at www.glencoehistory.org.
GHS was recently notified that we are the recipients (along with the Village and the Park District) of the 2022 Wright Spirit Award in the public category given by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy for the unique intra-governmental teamwork displayed in preserving the Cottage. We are also receiving an Award of Excellence from the American Association of State and Local History for our work on the Cottage.
Moving forward, we are working on plans for the interior and ultimately the installation of an exhibit on Wright’s work in Glencoe. There is currently no specific timetable on completion of that work or a date for when the Cottage will be open to the public. If you have any questions, please send them to info@glencoehistory.org. If you would like to support our work on the Cottage, you can contribute through the donation form on this website. Thank you!!
