Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
House |
Source |
Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.033.007 |
Credit line |
Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House Museum - Mason City, Iowa |
Description |
This photograph shows the Stockman House in Mason City, Iowa, as it appears today. George and Eleanor Stockman hired architect Frank Lloyd Wright to design this house for them in 1908. In 1989, the house was moved from its original location to another location in Mason City, where it remains to this day. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions in a lesson on art culture and artists in Iowa. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
On a previous visit to Mason City, Wright met the Stockmans and asked him to build a two-story, four bedroom home for them. Wright agreed, and used a previous plan he had published in the "Ladies Home Journal" entitled the "A Fireproof House for $5,000". The open-floor plan, L-shape home was completed in 1908 however, the house was sold in 1924 when George and Eleanor Stockman retired. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.165-History of Franklin and Cerro Gordo Counties |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Cerro Gordo |
People |
Stockman, George Stockman, Eleanor Wright, Frank Lloyd |
Relation |
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Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Arts & Culture Visual Arts Architecture |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
