Darwin D. Martin House Complex - Table of Contents

2011 Photographs - Martin House Complex
Photographs taken September 28, 2011

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South Elevation (Jewett Parkway)


Verandah at right  extends the house horizontally, a main feature of a Prairie style house



Even the Roman bricks  help  extend the house horizontally






Note 5' wide cantilevered overhanging eaves in upper left.



Barton House at right



Pergola and Conservatory at right
East Elevation (Summit Avenue)


From left: Martin House, Pergola, Conservatory



Note crane at left



From left: Martin House, Pergola, Barton House



From left: Martin HouseBarton House



Verandah at left ..... Pergola at right



Note two (gray) drains in lawn: Wright did not use gutters which he considered aesthetically damaging


Ribbon windows help compensate for the loss of natural light in the house due to widely overhanging eaves


Special thanks to Margaret P. Stehlik, Director of Operations,
Martin House Restoration Corporation, for her cooperation and patience.

Photographs taken September 28, 2011 by Chuck LaChiusa
Photos © 2011 Martin House Restoration Corporation

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