North Scottsdale in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Taliesin West

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Photographed By Craig Baker

1. Taliesin West Marker

Inscription.
Taliesin West, as part of the 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, has been inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Inscription confirms that this property deserves protection for the benefit of all humanity because of its outstanding universal value.
This property is one of eight that collectively demonstrate the qualities of what is known as “organic architecture” developed by Wright, which was a singular contribution to global architecture in spatial, formal, material and technological terms.

Taliesin West has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series lists.

Location. 33° 36.429′ N, 111° 50.749′ W. Marker is in Scottsdale, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in North Scottsdale. Marker is on Taliesin Drive, one mile north of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale AZ 85259, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies. Frank Lloyd Wright and Arizona (approx. 5 miles away); The Spire (approx. 5 miles away); Merci Train Boxcar (approx. 6½ miles away); Peoria Train Depot (approx. 6.6 miles away); Chief Washakie (approx. 8½ miles away); Charles Miller (approx. 8.8 miles away); Passing the Legacy (approx. 8.8 miles away); Permanent Home of the "Beavers" (approx. 8.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsdale.

Regarding Taliesin West. This is one of eight properties designed by Frank Lloyd Wright collectively named UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2019. They are: Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois; Frederick C. Robie House, Chicago, Illinois; Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin; Hollyhock House, Los Angeles, California; Fallingwater, Mill Run, Pennsylvania; the Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House, Madison, Wisconsin; Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona; and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, New York.

Photographed By Craig Baker

2. Taliesin West Marker

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Photographed By Craig Baker

3. Taliesin West Markers

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Photographed By Craig Baker

4. Taliesin West

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 24, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.