The Farnsworth House

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We picked The Farnsworth House

in Plano, IL designed by the architect

Mies van der Rohe.

 

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?