Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dana Thomas House
Photographed By Angie Shaffer, January 19, 2008
1. Dana Thomas House Marker
Dana Thomas House
State Historical Site
Frank Lloyd Wright Architect
Built 1902-1904
Erected by Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 39° 47.633′ N, 89° 39.084′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 East Lawrence, Springfield IL 62704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bressmer-Baker House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Stuart Fitzgerald Boyhood Home (approx. ¼ mile away); The Elijah Iles House (approx. ¼ mile away); Spring and Edwards Streets (approx. 0.3 miles away); Scott Burton Blvd. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jameson Jenkins Ct. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas Houston Ave. (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Donnegan Ln. (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Regarding Dana Thomas House. "In 1902, Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to undertake the design and construction of a massive renovation of the Lawrence family home in Springfield, Illinois. The home was to be more than a mere residence -- it was to be a showcase.
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Also see . . .
1. "...best preserved and most complete of Frank Lloyd Wright’s early “Prairie” houses.". (Submitted on January 23, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. National Historic Landmark. Dana Thomas House was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. We may be able to publish this if it has the standard marker posted somewhere. (Submitted on February 3, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed By Angie Shaffer, January 19, 2008
2. The Dana Thomas House, built by Frank Lloyd Wright
Photographed By Angie Shaffer, August 22, 2008
3. Dana Thomas House
Photographed By Angie Shaffer, August 22, 2008
4. Dana Thomas House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2008, by Angie Shaffer of Springfield, Illinois. This page has been viewed 2,554 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2008, by Angie Shaffer of Springfield, Illinois. 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2008, by Angie Shaffer of Springfield, Illinois. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
