As preparation work on the Wright-designed Cottage in Glencoe continues, the porte cochere over the front door was removed today. Though Wright often featured a porte cochere (sheltered/roofed arrival and departure point) at entries of his homes, the Cottage was not designed to have this feature originally.
In 1913, cars were still not readily used by the general public. The Booths had built a Garage and Stable the prior year as the initial step in the construction of a magnificent estate that Wright had designed for them. In its original ravine location, the Cottage did not have direct access for any type of vehicles and included only a modest and partially protected front entry platform for the Booths. This platform will be replicated at the new site, restoring the Cottage to its historic front entry appearance.
