Old Aristocracy Hill in 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

Inscription.
Dana Thomas House
State Historical Site

Frank Lloyd Wright Architect
Built 1902-1904

Erected by Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Frank Lloyd Wright series list. 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. It is in Old Aristocracy Hill. It is at the intersection of South 4th Street and 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on South 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 East Lawrence, Springfield IL 62704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bressmer-Baker House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Turney House (approx. ¼ mile away); Robert Stuart Fitzgerald Boyhood Home (approx. ¼ mile away); The 21-Star Flag (approx. ¼ mile away); "An Agreeable Assemblage of Dwelling Houses" (approx. ¼ mile away); Three First Ladies Make a Difference (approx. ¼ mile away); Architect of the People's House (approx. ¼ mile away); A Place of Many Peoples (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Regarding Dana Thomas House.

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"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. Upon its completion in 1904, the new edifice completely engulfed the original home. It immediately became a symbol of artistic and architectural excellence. It now stands as the finest example of the creativity and uniqueness characteristic of the Prairie School of Architecture." From Governor James R. Thompson's Executive Order August 23, 1983.

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.)

The Dana Thomas House, built by Frank Lloyd Wright image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Angie Shaffer, January 19, 2008

2. The Dana Thomas House, built by Frank Lloyd Wright

Dana Thomas House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Angie Shaffer, August 22, 2008

3. Dana Thomas House

A view of the back of the house

Photographed by Angie Shaffer, August 22, 2008

4. Dana Thomas House

In the garden of the house

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2008, by Angie Shaffer of Springfield, Illinois. This page has been viewed 2,805 times since then and 16 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.