An architect is putting up his own money to transform a rundown Frank Lloyd Wright house in Glencoe into a green home for the 21st century.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s original drawings of the Ross House
Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
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THis story mentioned aluminum shingles and that I could find info out on them through your site. I am missing where to click. Can you help thid 62 year old? Thanks and Happy Trails!
Jeffery – I can find that out for you – check back in a little while :-)
Does the rehabber need volunteers? Looks like it might be fun to help.
What is the strange little shed — part of the house? What’s it for? Looks bad.
The Aluminum Shingles come in panels approximately 5 ft. long and 16 inches high – they are manufactured by Classic Metal Roofing Systems in Piqua, Ohio – http://www.ClassicRoof.com.
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The strange little shed at the back of the house is the garage that was built in the 1930′s – it will be replaced as part of the work.
help is appreciated! come up any weekend afternoon!
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