Comments on: Springfield’s Dana-Thomas House – A Treasure Saved

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:05:09 +0000

In reply to Laura. We loved hearing the story of how many of the original pieces were refound and now reside in the home. Congratulations!

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:33:27 +0000

Was absolutely blessed to work for CCThomas Publisher for a time there, and give kudos to the Thomas family for keeping the ‘collection’ together, and selling it to the state intact for pennies on the dollar. Visited the Robie House in Chicago years later and was something like heartbroken to find an empty house, and hear their plans to ‘track down’ or reproduce its furnishings.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 16:01:38 +0000

In reply to Irene S. Levine. That is so true. We wonder how many historic sites are lost due to lack of preservation.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 15:18:12 +0000

What a rich history! And 35 rooms! So great that the State of Illinois moved in to preserve this architectural treasure!

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 12:31:17 +0000

In reply to Kemkem. Oh, we will have to check that out. We never realized he designed homes along the coastal states.

By: Kemkem

Kemkem — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:50:36 +0000

The Dana house looks amazing. You’re right, it is massive at 12,000 square feet. I had a chance to visit a Wright house in L.A. You can definitely see his style in the home. Thanks for sharing.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:18:49 +0000

In reply to Elaine Masters. Thanks. It was certainly an eye opening visit.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:17:07 +0000

In reply to Cathy Sweeney. I'm guessing his retainer helped sway his decision. I think I heard them say it was around $2,000,000.

By: Elaine Masters

Elaine Masters — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:23:35 +0000

I’ve always loved Wright’s designs but never taken as extensive a tour. Pity the owner died away from home but loved how she kept her parent’s sitting room intact. Great pix.

By: Cathy Sweeney

Cathy Sweeney — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 17:21:20 +0000

I never miss an opportunity to see a Frank Lloyd Wright site, but haven’t visited Dana Thomas House yet although I’d been to Springfield a few times when I was growing up. Interesting history about this house. I’m surprised that Wright gave in at all to leaving a room in original condition. He was well-known for his stubborn arrogance.