Ravine Bluffs Development

Ravine Bluffs Development Bridge (Sylvan Road Bridge)
Ravine Bluffs Development is located in Illinois
Ravine Bluffs Development
LocationGlencoe, Illinois
Coordinates42°08′40″N 87°45′48″W / 42.14444°N 87.76333°W / 42.14444; -87.76333
Built1915, rebuilt 1985
ArchitectFrank Lloyd Wright
Architectural stylePrairie School
NRHP reference No.78001137[1]
Added to NRHPJune 23, 1978

The Ravine Bluffs Development was commissioned in 1915 by Frank Lloyd Wright's attorney, Sherman Booth Jr. It is located in Glencoe, Illinois. Six houses, three poured concrete sculptures, and one bridge were built. Five of the houses were for rent when built. All 5 rental houses share the same basic floor plan as "A Fireproof House for $5000".[2]

Client's home:

Rentals:

  • Charles R. Perry House
  • Hollis R. Root House
  • William F. Kier House
  • Lute F. and Daniel Kissam House
  • William F. Ross House - differs in design from the other 4 rentals, has fireplace to the side - was purchased by architect John Eifler and was restored from 2011-2014.
  1. ^ "National Register of Historical Places - ILLINOIS - Cook County". National Park Service.
  2. ^ "The Village Architecture | Village of Glencoe". Village of Glencoe. Archived from the original on 4 July 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.