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AMY ALPAUGH RESIDENCE (1947 - S.293)
   
  FLOOR PLAN    PLANS 1947    EXTERIOR VIEW    EXTERIOR 2021    ADDITIONAL WRIGHT STUDIES 
   
Date: 1947

Title: 1) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Perspective 1947, FLLW # 4703.003 (1947 - S.293).

Description: The Amy Alpaugh Residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947. The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Perspective view of West House, East House and the covered walkway in the center. West House can be seen on the left, the covered walkway in the center, and East House on the right. A distinctive design element for both houses is the shed roof of both living rooms and the floor to ceiling glass doors and windows. Text lower right: "Amy Alpaugh House." Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. See additional details...

Size: 10 x 4.5 B&W Photograph.

S#:
0720.39.1221
   
Date: 1947

Title: 2) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, West Elevation 1947, FLLW # 4703.005 (1947 - S.293).

Description: The Amy Alpaugh Residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947. The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses were connected by a covered walkway. West Elevation of West and East House. West House is on the left, East House on the right. Text: "West Elevation. Country Dwelling for Miss. Amy Alpaugh. Northport, Michigan. Frank Lloyd Wright Architect." Signed: "Approved Amy Alpaugh." Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. See additional details...

Size: 10 x 4.25 B&W Photograph.

S#:
0720.40.1221
   
Date: 1947

Title: 3) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Aerial Perspective 1947, FLLW # 4703.007 (1947 - S.293).

Description: The Amy Alpaugh Residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947. The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Aerial perspective view of West House, East House and the covered walkway in the center. West House can be seen on the left, the covered walkway in the center, and East House on the right. A distinctive design element for both houses is the shed roof of both living rooms and the floor to ceiling glass doors and windows. Text lower left: "4703.007." Text lower right: "Alpaugh." Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. See additional details...

Size: 10 x 4.5 B&W Photograph.

S#:
0720.41.1221
   
Date: 1947

Title: 4) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Floor Plan 1947, FLLW # 4703.011 (1947 - S.293).

Description: The Amy Alpaugh Residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947. The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Floor Plan for the "West House" (lower left) and "East House" (upper right). A covered walkway connects the two houses.
       West House was the only building that was completed. Over the years, minor modifications have been made to this small "Studio" into a more complete living space. The main section of the house was the "Studio" which was rotated 45 degrees to the rest of the house. The studio – living room – was smaller in size than that of the East House, and included a workspace (kitchen), dining area and fireplace. To the South, at 45 degrees was a covered porch, which now has been enclosed. A large wing to the North included, two very small bedrooms, approximately 100 square feet each, a bath and utilities room, greenhouse, storage, and a section for chickens and goats. Over time, because the West House was the only completed house, owners have made modifications to make it more livable. The enclosed porch was converted to a dining room, the greenhouse to a bedroom, and the area for chickens and goats to a playroom.
       East House was never completed. The largest section was the living room which include the dining area, workspace (kitchen) and utility room, a large fireplace and built-in seating. Off the living room, a wing, rotated 45 degrees, are three stairs which lead to the gallery that runs the length of the wing. Off the gallery was the bath, a room for two looms, and at the end a studio/bedroom.
       Text: Sheet No. 2. Main Floor Plan. Country Dwelling for Miss. Amy Alpaugh. Northport, Michigan." Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. See additional details...

Size: 10 x 7.75 B&W Photograph.

S#:
0720.42.1221
   
Date: 2021

Title: Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293).

Description: The Amy Alpaugh Residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947. The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The largest section was the living room which include the dining area, workspace (kitchen) and utility room, a large fireplace and built-in seating. Off the living room, a wing, rotated 45 degrees, are three stairs which lead to the gallery that runs the length of the wing. Off the gallery was the bath, a room for two looms, and at the end a studio/bedroom. Rotated 45 degrees off the East House, a covered walkway leads to the smaller building... Continue...

Size: 20 X 13.5 high res digital images

ST#: 2021.11.2021 (1-5)
   

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FLOOR PLAN
   
Amy Alpaugh Residence Floor Plan 1947. The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Floor Plan for the "West House" (lower left) and "East House" (upper right). A covered walkway connects the two houses.
       West House was the only building that was completed. Over the years, minor modifications have been made to this small "Studio" into a more complete living space. The main section of the house was the "Studio" which was rotated 45 degrees to the rest of the house. The studio – living room – was smaller in size than that of the East House, and included a workspace (kitchen), dining area and fireplace. To the South, at 45 degrees was a covered porch, which now has been enclosed. A large wing to the North included, two very small bedrooms, approximately 100 square feet each, a bath and utilities room, greenhouse, storage, and a section for chickens and goats. Over time, because the West House was the only completed house, owners have made modifications to make it more livable. The enclosed porch was converted to a dining room, the greenhouse to a bedroom, and the area for chickens and goats to a playroom.
       East House was never completed. The largest section was the living room which include the dining area, workspace (kitchen) and utility room, a large fireplace and built-in seating. Off the living room, a wing, rotated 45 degrees, are three stairs which lead to the gallery that runs the length of the wing. Off the gallery was the bath, a room for two looms, and at the end a studio/bedroom.  (S#
0720.42.1221)
 
 
AMY ALPAUGH PLANS 1947
 
1) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Perspective 1947, FLLW # 4703.003 (1947 - S.293). The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Perspective view of West House, East House and the covered walkway in the center. West House can be seen on the left, the covered walkway in the center, and East House on the right. A distinctive design element for both houses is the shed roof of both living rooms and the floor to ceiling glass doors and windows. (S#0720.39.1221)
1B) Detail of the Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Perspective 1947.
2) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, West Elevation 1947, FLLW # 4703.005 (1947 - S.293). The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses were connected by a covered walkway. West Elevation of West and East House. West House is on the left, East House on the right. (S#0720.40.1221)
2B) Detail of the Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, West Elevation 1947.
2C) Detail of the Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, West Elevation 1947.
3) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Aerial Perspective 1947, FLLW # 4703.007 (1947 - S.293). The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Aerial perspective view of West House, East House and the covered walkway in the center. West House can be seen on the left, the covered walkway in the center, and East House on the right. A distinctive design element for both houses is the shed roof of both living rooms and the floor to ceiling glass doors and windows. (S#0720.41.1221)
 
3B) Detail of the Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Aerial Perspective 1947.
3C) Detail of the Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Aerial Perspective 1947.
4) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Floor Plan 1947, FLLW # 4703.011 (1947 - S.293). The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Floor Plan for the "West House" (lower left) and "East House" (upper right). A covered walkway connects the two houses.
       West House was the only building that was completed. The main section of the house was the "Studio" which was rotated 45 degrees to the rest of the house. The studio – living room – was smaller in size than that of the East House, and included a workspace (kitchen), dining area and fireplace. To the South, at 45 degrees was a covered porch, which now has been enclosed. A large wing to the North included, two very small bedrooms, approximately 100 square feet each, a bath and utilities room, greenhouse, storage, and a section for chickens and goats.
       East House was never completed. The largest section was the living room which include the dining area, workspace (kitchen) and utility room, a large fireplace and built-in seating. Off the living room, a wing, rotated 45 degrees, are three stairs which lead to the gallery that runs the length of the wing. Off the gallery was the bath, a room for two looms, and at the end a studio/bedroom.
       (S#0
720.42.1221)
 
4B) Detail of the Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Floor Plan 1947.
 
4C) Detail of the Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Floor Plan 1947.
 
 
 
AMY ALPAUGH RESIDENCE EXTERIOR
 
Exterior View of the Amy Alpaugh Residence from the South. Not dated. Courtesy of Carl L. Thurman.
 
 
 
AMY ALPAUGH RESIDENCE EXTERIOR 2021
   

Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). The Amy Alpaugh Residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947. The plan consisted of two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was called "East House," which was never completed. The largest section was the living room which include the dining area, workspace (kitchen) and utility room, a large fireplace and built-in seating. Off the living room, a wing, rotated 45 degrees, are three stairs which lead to the gallery that runs the length of the wing. Off the gallery was the bath, a room for two looms, and at the end a studio/bedroom.
       Rotated 45 degrees off the East House, a covered walkway leads to the smaller building which Frank Lloyd Wright called the "West House." West House was the only building that was completed. Over the years, minor modifications have been made to this small "Studio" into a more complete living space. The main section of the house was the "Studio" which was rotated 45 degrees to the rest of the house. The studio – living room – was smaller in size than that of the East House, and included a workspace (kitchen), dining area and fireplace. To the South, at 45 degrees was a covered porch, which now has been enclosed. A large wing to the North included, two very small bedrooms, approximately 100 square feet each, a bath and utilities room, greenhouse, storage, and a section for chickens and goats. Over time, because the West House was the only completed house, owners have made modifications to make it more livable. The enclosed porch was converted to a dining room, the greenhouse to a bedroom, and the area for chickens and goats to a playroom.
       The house is built on slab utilizing gravity heat, and is finished in brick, oak and ash. The view from the living room in

 

the West House faces Southwest, The view from the East House would have faced South.
       On a road trip in September we criss-crossing through the lower portion of Michigan State, which is heavily populated with Frank Lloyd Wright homes. As we headed North toward the less populated areas of Michigan, we made the decision to search out the obscure and secluded Amy Alpaugh Residence. Even the locals had no clue. Guide books warned that the house was inaccessible, but what are road trips for? The Alpaugh Residence is located near the northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula. We headed North from Traverse City for about 31 miles. Michigan is beautiful in the fall. The guide books were correct. Signs on the dirt road leading up the top of the hill made it very clear that visitors were not welcome. The closest we could get from two different directions was about 500 feet, and we photographed the Alpaugh Residence with a 300 mm telephoto lens. Was it worth the drive to catch a glimpse? It’s an adventure. That’s what road trips are for.
       One interesting side note. Amy Alpaugh was fond of goats, including a section in the building for their care. Stories are told of visitors being greeted by goats looking down at them from the roof. At the base of Amy’s hill is a goat farm, Idyll Farms, well know for their award winning cheese.
       Our intent is to record the details that create the totality of the design, creating a complete picture. Photographed during a trip to Michigan and Wisconsin, by Douglas M. Steiner on September 20, 2021. In an effort to expedite adding these photographs to this website, we have dispensed with a description for each photograph. Set of 5 - 20 X 13.5 high res digital images.

 
1) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). 20 x 13.5 high res digital image photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on September 20, 2021. Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2021.11.2021-1)
2Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). 20 x 13.5 high res digital image photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on September 20, 2021. Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2021.11.2021-2)
 
3Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). 20 x 13.5 high res digital image photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on September 20, 2021. Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2021.11.2021-3)
 
4Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). 20 x 13.5 high res digital image photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on September 20, 2021. Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2021.11.2021-4)
 
5Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). 20 x 13.5 high res digital image photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on September 20, 2021. Copyright 2021, Douglas M. Steiner. (ST#2021.11.2021-5)
 
 
 
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