Mar 05, 1970
William E. Drummond House - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: The Drummond House is perhaps one of the best examples of a house constructed in the Prairie Style by an architect other than Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright was, of course, the organizer of this school of building, but one man does not make a school. Drummond was one of the most devoted of the disciples of Wright, and his work did much to popularize the Prairie School of Architecture. In general, Drummond1 s work was on a smaller s e ale than that of Wright, and his clients were not so affluent as those of Wright. This house is an excellent example of good architect being made available to middle income families in the area, particularly of the 20th century. It has been well maintained and should be preserved if at all possible.
William E. Drummond House - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: The Drummond House is perhaps one of the best examples of a house constructed in the Prairie Style by an architect other than Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright was, of course, the organizer of this school of building, but one man does not make a school. Drummond was one of the most devoted of the disciples of Wright, and his work did much to popularize the Prairie School of Architecture. In general, Drummond1 s work was on a smaller s e ale than that of Wright, and his clients were not so affluent as those of Wright. This house is an excellent example of good architect being made available to middle income families in the area, particularly of the 20th century. It has been well maintained and should be preserved if at all possible.
Mar 05, 1970
Posted Date
Mar 31, 2022
Historical Record Date
Mar 05, 1970
Source Name
United States Department of Interior - National Park Service
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William E Drummond House, 559 Edgewood Place, River ForeSt Cook County, IL
This house was designed by William E. Drummond for himself. It is typical of that style of architecture known as "Prairie School" as evidenced in the free-flowing open plan, the emphasis on the relation of indoors and outdoors, the hard stuccoed surfaces accentuated by dark wood trim, the emphasis on geometrical design and the flat slab roof is typical of Drummond`s early work. Drummond, a member of the Wright studio from 1899 to 1909-10, was on of the most talented and sensitive architects of the Prairie School.
William E Drummond House, 559 Edgewood Place, River ForeSt Cook County, IL
This house was designed by William E. Drummond for himself. It is typical of that style of architecture known as "Prairie School" as evidenced in the free-flowing open plan, the emphasis on the relation of indoors and outdoors, the hard stuccoed surfaces accentuated by dark wood trim, the emphasis on geometrical design and the flat slab roof is typical of Drummond`s early work. Drummond, a member of the Wright studio from 1899 to 1909-10, was on of the most talented and sensitive architects of the Prairie School.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
