Sixty Years of Living Architecture: The Work of Frank Lloyd Wright (1951-1956)
"Sixty Years of Living Architecture: The Work of Frank Lloyd Wright" was a traveling exhibition of Wright's work, consisting of Models, photographs and original drawings. A Preview of the exhibition was held in Philadelphia (January 1951). The world wide tour opened in Palazzo Strozzi Florence, Italy (June 1951). In "Sixty Years" (New York), Wright notes that from Florence the Exhibition traveled to "Switzerland, France, German and Holland". The Exhibition catalogs are dated: Paris (April 1952), Zurich (End of May 1952), Munich (May 16 - June 15, 1952), and Rotterdam (dated June 1, 1952). After two years in Europe the exhibition crossed the Atlantic to Mexico City, then to New York (1953). After an exhibition in Los Angeles (1954) Wright indicates (LA) that the Exhibition was headed to the Orient. Manila, Tokyo and New Delhi in 1955. Note: We found no evidence that the Orient exhibitions took place. In "FLW, His Life, His Work, His Words" pp. 219-220, Mrs. Wright indicates that after the Exhibition in LA, "...it returned to Taliesin". Also of interest is the booklet that was published for the Exhibition held in Chicago. Included in the title of the booklet is "Series Nine Chicago". When you count the number of exhibitions, eliminating the Orient, Chicago is number nine. 1) Florence 2) Switzerland 3) France 4) German 5) Holland 6) Mexico City 7) New York 8) Los Angeles 9) Chicago. The exhibition catalog is dated October 16, 17, 18, 1956. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day.
The exhibition in New York (1953) took place on the grounds that would eventually become the Guggenheim Museum. Thecomplex that was constructed for the Exhibition consisted of two structures. The New York Usonian Exhibition House (S.369) and the Pavilion (S.370), both seen on the cover of the catalog below. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture: The Work of Frank Lloyd Wright".
The New York House and Pavilion were constructed at the same time. According to the October issue of Art News, the exhibition was held from October 9 - November 15, 1953. Two booklets were produced. One for the House (below) and one for the Exhibition. The exhibition included a fully furnished 1,700 sq. ft. ''Usonian House''. Wright used the same design for the dining chair in other homes including Trier Residence (S.398). On occasion, furniture from the exhibition are offered at auction houses.
After the exhibition in New York, the house was auctioned off. The buyer contracted polio and was unable to reconstruct the home. In 1984, after sitting in storage for 30 years, it was put up for auction again. Tom Monaghan won the bid at $117,000. Plans were made to reconstruct the home, but time had taken its toll. Parts were eventually auctioned off again in 1992.
After the New York Exhibition, the first home to be built, based on the floor plan of the Usonian Exhibition House (S.369) was the Feiman Residence (S.371). The second home was the Trier Residence (S.398). Wright's initial drawing of the home shows that he conceived the Trier Residence as a Usoniam Automatic, constructed of 12 x 24" concrete blocks. The working drawings specify the home to be constructed of brick. October 2010.
1) Florence 2) Zurich 3) Paris 4) Munich 5) Rotterdam 7) New York 8) Los Angeles 9) Chicago 1) Florence, Italy (June 1951) Year: 1951 Title: The Sovereignty of the Individual: In the Cause of Architecture. Preface to Ausgefuhrte Bauten und Entwurfe. Published by Wasmuth Berlin 1910 Reprinted as Introduction to Exhibition Palazzo Strozzi Florence Italy 1951. (Soft Cover) (Published by Frank Lloyd Wright as a preface to the Italian Exhibition)
Author: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Description: "Sixty Years of Living Architecture: The Work of Frank Lloyd Wright" was a traveling exhibition of Wright's work, consisting of Models, photographs and original drawings. A Preview of the exhibition was held in Philadelphia (January 1951). The world wide tour opened in Palazzo Strozzi Florence, Italy (June 1951). Note: Originally prepared for publication of the German monograph by Wasmuth, September 1910. Reprinted here May 1951 as preface to Italian Exhibition of my work, Palazzi, Florence, Italy, May 25, 1951. (Text varies slightly from the 1963 Horizon edition reprint.) (First Edition) (Sweeney 2063)
Pages: Pp 19
S#: 2063.00.1204
2) Zurich, Switzerland (Dated End of May 1952)
Year: Cloth Edition (Germany 1952) Title: Frank Lloyd Wright / Sixty Years of Living Architecture (Hard Cover) (Published by Verlag Buchdruckerei Winterthur AG, Winterthur und Verlag Hermann Rinn, Munchen)
Author: Moser, Werner
Description: Cloth Edition (In German) (First Edition) (Sweeney 858)
Pages: Pp 100
S#: 0858.00.0300
Year: Paper Edition (Germany 1952) Title: Frank Lloyd Wright / Sixty Years of Living Architecture (Soft Cover) (Published by Verlag Buchdruckerei Winterthur AG, Winterthur)
Author: Moser, Werner
Description: Soft Cover Edition (In German) (First Edition) (Sweeney 858)
Pages: Pp 100
S#: 0858.02.0602
3) Paris, France (Dated April 1952) Year: French Catalog (Paris 1952)
Title: Exposition de L’oeuvre de Frank Lloyd Wright (Soft Cover)(Published by Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris)
Author: Wright, Frank Lloyd; Stonorov, Oskar
Description: French catalog for the traveling exhibition "Sixty Years of Living Architecture, Paris, April 1952. In French. (First Edition) (Sweeney 862)
Pages: Pp 14
S#: 0862.00.0105
Date: 1952 Title: Frank Lloyd Wright: L’Architecture Organique Regarde (Organic Architecture Looks at Modern Architecture) Text on back: "LA PRODUCTRICE, 51, rue St-Sauveur (2°)". (Published and produced in conjunction with the 1952 Paris catalog for "Sixty Years of Living Architecture". Written by Wright, and either published by Wright to look like a "Square-Paper" or by Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris.)
Author: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Description: A L'Occasion De L'Exposition De Son Oeuvre. A L’Ecole Des Beaux-Arts A Paris. (On the Occasion of the Exposition of His Work, at the School of Fine Arts, Paris.) Written at Taliesin West and dated February 1952. "Organic Architecture Looks at Modern Architecture" was published in Architectural Record, May 1952. See "In The Cause of Architecture", 1975. Also published in "Collected Writings, V5", 1995. (First Edition)
Size: 8.5 x 8.5
Pages: Pp 4
S#: 0862.01.0606
4) Munich, Germany (May 16 - June 15, 1952)
Year: Haus Der Kunst (Germany 1952)
Title: Frank Lloyd Wright: 60 Jabre Architektur (Soft Cover) (Publ. by Veranstalter: Ausstellungsleitung Munchen E.V. Haus Der Kunst) (Presented by the House of Kunst, a museum.)
Author: Kunst, Haus Der
Description: German catalog for the traveling exhibit "Sixty Years of Living Architec-ture." 16. Mai Bis 15. Juni 1952. (First Edition) (Sweeney 861)
Pages: Pp 71
S#: 0861.00.0504
5) Rotterdam, Holland (Dated June 1, 1952)
Year: Rotterdam (1952)
Title: Frank Lloyd Wright: Rotterdam Ahoy’-gebouw (Published by the Academie van Beeldende Kunsten en Technische)
Author: Wright, Frank Lloyd; Oud, J.J.P.
Description: Catalogue for the traveling exhibit “Sixty years of Living Architecture” in Rotterdam. Inside Cover: “To Holland” by Wright, June 1st, 1952. Also includes “fllw” by Oud. SC. Includes 13 photos and illustrations. 8.5 x 8.5 (First Edition) (Sweeney 863)
Pages: Pp 24
S#: 0863.00.0306
7) New York, October 9 - November 15, 1953 (Dated September 1953)
Sixty Years of Living Architecture (New York 1953 Back) Sixty Years of Living Architecture (New York 1953 Back) Year: 1952
Title: Sixty Years of Living Architecture. The work of Frank Lloyd Wright. (Soft Cover) (Published by The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York)
Author: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Description: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. (Four copies) (First Edition) (Sweeney 912)
Pages: Pp 36
- S#: 0912.00.0300, 0912.02.0102, 0912.03.0402, 0912.04.0403
Year: The Usonian House: Sixty Years of Living Architecture (1953)
Title: The Usonian House: Sixty Years of Living Architecture (Soft Cover) (Published by The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York)
Author: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Description: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (First Edition) (Sweeney 913)
Pages: Pp 10
S#: 0926.00.0600
Usonian Exhibition Dining Chair, 1953. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Usonian Exhibition House exhibited in "Sixty Years of Living Architecture: The Work of Frank Lloyd Wright", at The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum exhibition grounds, New York, 22 October - 29 November 1953. For the retrospective of Frank Lloyd Wright's work in 1953, Wright built a fully furnished ''Usonian House'' and pavilion in the museum gardens. The house was described in a New York Times article as a ''fusion of architecture and furnishings, the blending of indoors and out.'' These two chairs were designed and built specifically for the exhibition house. Wright later used the same model for the Trier Residence, Iowa, 1956. Oak plywood, 37 inches high. Manufactured by Plycraft Products. (Sotheby's description. Sale date December 2003. Sold for $24,000 each plus buyer's premium.) Usonian Library Table and Chair, Circa 1953. Christie's, London, April 2008. The table of was pitch pine, the chair of mahogany laminate. Table 27 in. high; 72 in. wide; 30 in. deep. Chair 37¼ in. high; 18½ in. wide; 19½ in. deep. Notes: Examples of the chair design were first exhibited at the Usonian Pavilion of the "Sixty Years of Living Architecture exhibition", New York, 1953. The model was subsequently incorporated in other interiors including the Paul Trier house, Des Moines, Iowa, 1956. (Christie's description. The set sold for $23,311 plus buyer's premium.) New York Usonian Exhibition House and Pavilion opening reception photographs, October 22,1953. The 1953 New York Usonian Exhibition House (S.369) and The 1956 Trier Residence (S.398)
8) Los Angeles (Dated May 1954)
Sixty Years of Living Architecture (LA 1954 Back) Sixty Years of Living Architecture (LA 1954 Front) Year: 1952
Title: Sixty Years of Living Arch. The work of Frank Lloyd Wright. (Soft Cover) (Published by The Municipal Art Patrons and the Art Commission of Los Angeles, Los Angeles)
Author: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Description: The Art Commission of Los Angeles (Sweeney 991)
Pages: Pp 36
S#: 0991.00.1199
9) Chicago (Dated October 1956) Frank Lloyd Wright Day and The Mile High Building "The Illinois"
"Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Mile-High Building was shown for the first time Tuesday, October 16, with a 22-foot visualization of mile-high building which Wright proposed for Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. October 6 (Saturday): Wright meets with Mayor Richard Daley at the Mayor’s office in Chicago. Most likely the official presentation of the certificate proclaiming October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. October 16 (Tuesday): Wright holds a Press conference at the Hotel Sherman to open the exhibition and unveil the Mile High Building "The Illinois" with a 22-foot visualization, proposed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for Chicago. The giant visualization was prepared by Wright and his apprentice architects at Taliesin. October 17 (Wednesday): Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Other guests of honor included Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright and Mayor Richard Daley who presented a plaque declaring "this day to be Frank Lloyd Wright Day". Other honored guests included Ludd M. Spivey, President of Florida Southern College who sat to Wright's left at the speaker's table, and Ivan Nestigan, Mayor of Madison Wisconsin. Wright’s sister Mrs. Maginel Wright Barney was also in attendance. The proposed Mile-High would be 528 stories tall, could hold 100,000 people and would cost about $100 million. The "eighth wonder of the world" was to be erected of steel and glass, with floors extending outward from a central core like branches from a tree trunk. Wright’s design drew jeers and cheers. The architect insisted the structure was "practical and expedient." October 19 (Friday): Frank Lloyd Wright Spoke at Orchestra Hall, Friday Evening, October 19, at 8:15pm. Sixty Years of Living Architecture (Chicago 1956 Back) Sixty Years of Living Architecture (Chicago 1956 Front) Year: 1952
Title: Sixty Years of Living Arch. Series Nine Chicago . Early Chicago Buildings. Later Cantilever Structures Including Mile-High Illinois (Paperback)
Author: Frank Lloyd Wright Day Committee
Description: A catalogue for the Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Proclaimed by Mayor Richard J. Daley. Sponsored by The Day Committee, October 16, 17, 18, 1956. Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Includes a four page insert "The Mile-High Illinois" which describes and gives specifications about the mile-high skyscraper, dated October 1, 1956. (First Edition) (Sweeney 1094)
Pages: Pp 36
S#: 1094.00.0102
Year: 1956 Insert
Title: The Mile-High Illinois (Inserted with the above booklet)
Author: Frank Lloyd Wright Day Committee
Description: Included with the above booklet. A four page insert which describes and gives specifications about the mile-high skyscraper, dated October 1, 1956. (First Edition)
Pages: Pp 4
S#: 1094.01.0102
Year: 1956 Related Flyer
Title: Flyer announcing Frank Lloyd Wright speaks on The Mile-High Building - "The Illinois"
Author: A R.H. Barker Presentation
Description: (Related to above booklet) Frank Lloyd Wright Speaks at the Orchestra Hall, Friday Evening, October 19th at 8:15pm. Similar photograph (coat and tie) "Wright and grandson, Brandoch Peters" Circa 1950.
Pages: Pg 1
S#: 1094.02.0102
Frank Lloyd Wright Day, October 17, 1956. Mayor Richard Daley, Chicago, proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Mile-High Building was shown for the first time Tuesday, October 16, with a 22-foot visualization of mile-high building which Wright proposed for Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. October 6 (Saturday): Wright meets with Mayor Richard Daley at the Mayor’s office in Chicago. Most likely the official presentation of the certificate proclaiming October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. October 16 (Tuesday): Wright holds a Press conference at the Hotel Sherman to open the exhibition and unveil the Mile High Building "The Illinois" with a 22-foot visualization, proposed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for Chicago. The giant visualization was prepared by Wright and his apprentice architects at Taliesin. October 17 (Wednesday): Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Other guests of honor included Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright and Mayor Richard Daley who presented a plaque declaring "this day to be Frank Lloyd Wright Day". Other honored guests included Ludd M. Spivey, President of Florida Southern College who sat to Wright's left at the speaker's table, and Ivan Nestigan, Mayor of Madison Wisconsin. Wright’s sister Mrs. Maginel Wright Barney was also in attendance. The proposed Mile-High would be 528 stories tall, could hold 100,000 people and would cost about $100 million. The "eighth wonder of the world" was to be erected of steel and glass, with floors extending outward from a central core like branches from a tree trunk. Wright’s design drew jeers and cheers. The architect insisted the structure was "practical and expedient." October 19 (Friday): Frank Lloyd Wright Spoke at Orchestra Hall, Friday Evening, October 19, at 8:15pm.
Title: Wright meets with Daley October 6 1956
Description: Wright meets with Mayor Richard Daley at the Mayor’s office in Chicago on October 6 1956. Most likely the official presentation of the certificate proclaiming October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. Major Daley presented Wright with a plaque proclaiming the official proclamation. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Label pasted on verso: "Chicago Sun-Times. Date: 10/6/56. Photographer: Joe Kordick. Subject: Frank Lloyd Wright. Location: Mayors Office. Caption: Frank Lloyd Wright visits Mayor Richard J. Dailey." 5.5 x 6.8 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.44.1210
Title: Wright Press Conference, October 16, 1956
Description: Frank Lloyd Wright Press Conference, October 16, 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. On October 16, Wright held a Press conference at the Hotel Sherman to open the exhibition and unveil the Mile High Building "The Illinois" for the first time with a 22-foot visualization, proposed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for Chicago. The giant visualization was prepared by Wright and his apprentice architects at Taliesin. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Caption reads: "The Mile High Illinois, Illinois Sky-City, or simply the Illinois was a proposed mile-high (1,609 meters/5,280 feet) skyscraper, envisioned by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1956. the design, intended to be built in Chicago, would have included 528 stories, with a gross area of 18.46 million square feet (1.71 million square meters/171 hectares). If built, it would be the tallest building in the world." Acquired from the archives of the Chicago Sun Times. 8 x 10 B&W print, original 4 x 5 B&W negative.
S#: 1147.30.1210
Title: Wright Press Conference, October 16, 1956
Description: Frank Lloyd Wright Press Conference, October 16, 1956. Twenty-two foot illustration behind him, Price Tower to the left, smaller tri-fold to the right. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. On October 16, Wright held a Press conference at the Hotel Sherman to open the exhibition and unveil the Mile High Building "The Illinois" for the first time with a 22-foot visualization, proposed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for Chicago. The giant visualization was prepared by Wright and his apprentice architects at Taliesin. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright & Mile High Bldg 1956. Frank Lloyd Wright stands in front of a model sketch of his Mile High Building at the Sherman Hotel October 16, 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.31.1210
Title: Wright Press Conference, October 16, 1956
Description: Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Proclaimed by Mayor Richard J. Daley. Sponsored by The Day Committee, October 16, 17, 18, 1956. Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Photographed on October 16, 1956. Limited edition 8.5 x 11 print from digital negatives on satin semi gloss Semisatinado paper. 2/100. 2007. 8.5 x 11.
S#: 1148.02.0307
Title: Mile High Building "The Illinois" (1956)
Description: Mile High Building "The Illinois", 1956. Pasted on verso: "From: J. Dennis O’Brien (Chicago Office). Harshe-Rotman, Inc. For: Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund. 29 S. LaSalle St., Chicago. Oct. 16, 1956. For Immediate Release. First view of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Mile-High Building. Shown for the first time Tuesday (Oct. 16) was this 22-foot visualization of mile-high building proposed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for Chicago. Details of the mammoth structure will be explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor to be held Wednesday (Oct. 17) at the Hotel Sherman. The giant visualization was prepared by Wright and apprentice architects at Taliesin, unique architectural school conducted by Mr. And Mrs. Wright at their Spring Green, Wis. Home. The dinner is being sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin." Clipping on verso: Stamped "Feb 4, 1959". "That Mile-High Skyscraper? - Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright proposed in 1956 to build it in Chicago. He said it would be 528 stories tall, could hold 100,000 people, would cost about $100 million. The "eighth wonder of the world" was to be erected of steel and glass, with floors extending outward from a central core like branches from a tree trunk. Wright’s design drew jeers and cheers. The architect insisted the structure was "practical and expedient." Today, more than two years after Wright bared his daring idea, the mile-high building is no further along than a drawing. A spokesman for Wright says no group is currently interested in building or backing it." Clipping on verso: Stamped "Apr 9, 1959". "Here’s sketch of mile-high skyscraper as envisioned for Chicago by Frank Lloyd Wright." Acquired from the archives of the Chicago Sun Times. Original 8 x 10 B&W print.
S#: 1147.28.0310
Detail: Mile High Building "The Illinois" (1956)
Title: Wright's arrive at the Hotel Sherman
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright arrive at the Hotel Sherman for a dinner in Wright’s honor the evening of October 17, 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright with wife at Sherman Hotel Oct 17 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.32.1210
Title: Wright and Daley at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956
Description: Wright and Mayor Richard Daley at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright explaining architecture to honorable guest Mayor Richard Daley at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.33.1210
Title: Wright and Daley at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956
Description: Wright and Mayor Richard Daley at Sherman Hotel. Photograph taken from a lower angle looking up. Wright is gesturing with his hand, Daley is listening to Wright. Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Label pasted on verso: "Chicago Sun-Times. Date: 10/17/56. Photographer: Mel Larson. Location: Sherman Hotel. Caption: Candids on Frank Lloyd Wright explaining architecture to honorable guest Mayor Richard Dailey." Caption pasted on verso: "Mr. Wright speaks, Mr. Daley Listens. Frank Lloyd Wright (left) engages in an animated discourse at testimonial dinner in his honor at Hotel Sherman. Famed architect admits that the speakers who referred to him as a genius were speaking the truth. But when Wright begins to discuss his proposed mile-high building, Mayor Daley (right) doesn’t seem to fully accept the idea. The controversial 87-year-old Wright was glum about modern architectural trends. Photos by Mel Larson." 5.5 x 6.8 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.34.1210
Title: Wright and Daley at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956
Description: Wright and Mayor Richard Daley at Sherman Hotel. Photograph taken from a higher angle looking down. Wright is gesturing with his hand, his fist is balled for emphasis, Daley is listening to Wright. Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright explaining architecture to honorable guest Mayor Richard Daley at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.35.1210
Title: Wright and Daley at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956
Description: Wright and Mayor Richard Daley at Sherman Hotel. Wright has an envelope in his hands. Both he and Daley are looking up at the display. Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright explaining architecture to honorable guest Mayor Richard Daley at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.36.1210
Title: Wright greets guests at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956
Description: Wright greeting guests before dinner at the Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright making speech on architecture at Sherman Hotel Oct 17 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.37.1210
Title: Wright at speaker's table, Oct 17 1956
Description: Mr. & Mrs. Wright seated at speakers table before dinner. Mrs. Maginel Wright Barney, Wright’s sister and children’s book illustrator, congratulates Wright with a kiss on the cheek. Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Label pasted on verso: "Chicago Sun-Times. Date: 10/17/56. Photographer: Mel Larson. Location: Sherman Hotel. Names L. to R.: Mrs. Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright. Mrs. Magda Barney of New York City. Caption: Mrs. Barney Frank Lloyd Wright’ sister plants kiss on his cheek at speakers table." 5.5 x 6.8 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.38.1210
Title: Wright presented with plaque. Oct 17 1956
Description: Frank Lloyd Wright is presented a plaque by Mayor Daley declaring this day to be "Frank Lloyd Wright Day" at the Sherman Hotel. Mrs. Wright is on the left, Ludd M. Spivey, President of Florida Southern College is seated, between Wright and Daley. Two exhibition catalogs sit on the table. Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright & Wife 1956. Frank Lloyd Wright and his wife at a special ceremony where he was presented a plaque by Mayor Daley declaring this day to be ‘Frank Lloyd Wright Day’ October 17, 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.39.1210
Title: Wright listens to introductions. Oct 17 1956
Description: Wright listens to introductions. Mrs. Wright is seated on the left, Ludd M. Spivey, President of Florida Southern College is seated on the right waiting to speak. Exhibition catalog and plaque sit on the table in front of him. Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright with wife at Sherman Hotel Oct 17 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.40.1210
Title: Wright speaks at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956
Description: Wright speaks at Sherman Hotel Oct 17 1956. Wright describes the details of the Mile-High "Illinois" building at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. Ludd M. Spivey, President of Florida Southern College is seated on the left. Exhibition catalog and plaque sit on the table. Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright making speech on architecture at Sherman Hotel Oct 17 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.41.1210
Title: Wright, Daley and Nestigan. Oct 17 1956
Description: Wright shakes Mayor Richard Daley’s hand and speaks with he and Mayor Ivan Nestigan after dinner at the Sherman Hotel Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright, meets some of honored guests, Mayor Richard Daley and Mayor Ivan Nestigan, of Madison Wis. at Sherman Hotel. Oct 17 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.42.1210
Title: Wright, Daley and Nestigan. Oct 17 1956
Description: Wright speaks with Mayor Richard Daley and Mayor Ivan Nestigan after dinner at the Sherman Hotel. Mrs. Wright is seated on the left. Oct 17 1956. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" was exhibited in Chicago from October 16, 17 and 18, 1956 at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. Mayor Daley proclaimed October 17, Frank Lloyd Wright Day. Details of the mammoth structure were explained by Wright at a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening at the Hotel Sherman. The dinner was sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Endowment Fund for the perpetuation of Taliesin. Wright was the guest of honor. Caption reads: "Frank Lloyd Wright with wife and Mayor Richard Daley at Sherman Hotel Oct 17 1956." 8 x 10 B&W print, High Res image.
S#: 1147.43.1210
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