Robie House - Chicago Landmark

  • 5757 South Woodlawn Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60637
  • +1 773 834 1847
  • www.wrightplus.org
Average Rating
4.5
18+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
1+ reviews
Yelp
4.5
17+ reviews
Admission:
Vary; see website for details
Open Dates:
Tour weekdays at 11, 1, and 3; weekends every 1/2 hr 11-3:30
Open Hours:
Vary,11a, 1p & 3p M-F, 11a-3:30p Sa & Su, Closed: Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day,Mon-Fri tours at 11am, 1, and 3pm; Sat-Sun every half-hour 11am-3:30pm. Bookshop daily 10am-5pm
Robie House
5757 South Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Amenities
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Description
  • This Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, completed in 1909, is a premier ... more on TripAdvisor
  • ... designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his client Frederick C. Robie, is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture. Although it was designed almost 100 years ago, the building remains a masterpiece ... more on GoCityKids.com
  • ... by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this spectacular 1910 prairie-style house features 174 exquisite art ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com
  • One of Frank Lloyd Wright's finest works, the Robie House is one of the masterpieces of 20th-century American architecture. The open layout, linear geometry of form, and craftsmanship are typical of Wright's Prairie School ... more on Frommers
  • Long and low, Robie House (1908-1910) grabs the ground and sends the eye zipping westward. Massive ... more on Fodor's
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Reviews
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4.0
Can't wait to see it again.

(02/18/05)

... the house was being renovated when we went to visit. It was worth waiting for the tour to start. Reminds me of an earlier ... By A Yahoo! User from Drcaut, MA., a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

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4.0
a one-of-a-kind place

(Dec 12, 2005)

... House interior tour and definitely enjoyed it. Even just walking by and looking at the exterior of the house is probably worth it-its a one-of-a-kind structure, no doubt about it. The interior of the house was not preserved very ... chatneuff, a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

5.0
gravy m. 's review

... building in Hyde Park, a wonderful example of architectural Art. This building flows like a river with levels upon levels. One of ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

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3.0
A disapointment--in the middle of restoration

(Mar 29, 2007)

... House in March because I was looking for something to do besides going to Museums and I believed Oak Park (where most of Wrights buildings are) was too far away. It was a bit of a disappointment. We had to take a cab ride there and ... hmparrish, a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

4.0
elyse t. 's review

... of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed houses, and this one is a little depressing in comparison because it's obviously not as well preserved ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

Directions

From Chicago, IL Head south on N LaSalle St toward W Court Pl, Turn left at W Jackson Blvd, Turn right at S Columbus Dr, Slight right at S Lake Shore Dr/US-41 S, Take the 47th St exit, Turn right at E 47th St, Turn left at S Woodlawn Ave

At 58th St

Web Resources
  • Read more about Robie House on Yahoo! Travel
  • www.wrightplus.org
  • http://www.enjoyillinois.com
  • http://www.visitoakpark.com

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