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We picked The Farnsworth House
in Plano, IL designed by the architect
The house was actually the product of a
love affair between Dr. Edith Farnworth and
the famous architect.
Dr. Farnsworth must have been something else.
The fact that she was woman and a doctor in 1940s
was quite an accomplishment.
The love affair eventually spoiled
and actually ended in lawsuits.
Ah, the drama - the excitement - just like a
Harlequin romance novel.
Back in the day, my mom was actually
a tour guide there & so was my Aunt Edie.
That was back when the Farnsworth House belonged
to Lord Palumbo.
I like the idea of modern, minimal living space
but, I don't think I could actually live that way full-time.
I love my things way too much. I love books all around
and knick-knacks too. But, I don't mind when I'm on vacation
or something and hotel is modern.
That's kind of a breath of fresh air.
I remember this place used to have a really cool
sculpture garden. But, it's no longer there.
I suppose I can get over the lack of sculpture garden though
because the gift shop was really cool.
Also, they had a Geoffrey Baer movie on loop
about the place. I just love him.
And just for fun... guess what this place sold for?
Oooh, only $7.5 million! The National Trust for Historic
Preservation purchased the house in December of 2003.
Chump change, right?
And just for fun... guess what this place sold for?
Oooh, only $7.5 million! The National Trust for Historic
Preservation purchased the house in December of 2003.
Chump change, right?
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