Remove Ads
4.5
254 votes

Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House

601 Riverview Dr, Florence, Alabama 35630 USA

  • Independent
Add to Trip
Remove Ads

“an American architectural treasure”

An American architectural treasure, this house was built for newlyweds Stanley and Mildred Rosenbaum of Florence, Alabama, in 1939. The house is the only structure designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the state of Alabama, and the only such house in the southeast that is open to the public. Wright’s Usonian style (named for the United State of America) was offered as a low-cost home for middle income families. With Wright’s plans, a young family could build their own home, fulfilling the American dream of home ownership. This house sits on a two-acre lot, very near downtown Florence and facing the Tennessee River. The Usonian style house originally contained 1,540 square feet, but when the Rosenbaum household grew to include four sons, the family called upon Wright to design an addition. In 1948, 1,084 square feet was added, containing a larger work space (kitchen), a guest bedroom, storage space and a dormitory for the boys.  This seamless addition clearly shows Wright’s concept of a Usonian house that could grow with the family as it grew. The Rosenbaums were the sole owners and occupants of the house until 1999, when it was purchased by the City of Florence. The house had reached a critical stage, due to delayed maintenance, and years of leaking roofs had damaged the joists, ceilings, walls and exterior trim. Termites had also taken their toll and cored many of the walls.

Read More >
Add Review
Thanks!
Your Rating
1
2
3
4
5

Reviewed by
JessicaManiaci

  • 88 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
September 25, 2018
Rated 5.0

Open for Tours, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 1pm-4pm
Admission is $10

Beautifully restored and preserved home. As a lover of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Work it was a fantastic experience to be able to see the house in person. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and well spoken.

Was this helpful?

Reviewed by
made_by_lauren_b

  • 10 Reviews
  • 2 Helpful
January 01, 2017
Rated 4.0

Absolutely beautiful home! The house has been painstakingly restored & the furniture has been re-created from Frank Lloyd Wright's original plans after the family threw out the original custom built (and uncomfortable) furniture. Tour was great & our guide was very well informed. Absolutely loved it.

Was this helpful?

Be the first to add a review to the Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House

601 Riverview Dr
Florence, Alabama
35630 USA
Remove Ads

Hours

Hours not available

Problem with this listing? Let us know.

Has RV parking changed? Let us know.

Remove Ads
  • Unavailable
    Parking
  • Unknown
    Pets Allowed
  • Unknown
    Restrooms
  • Unknown
    Wifi
  • Unknown
    Wheelchair Accessible
  • Unknown
    Credit Cards Accepted
See More Details (1)
Remove Ads

Nearby Hotels

Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Florence, Alabama
FastBook
$

Click to discover a
great deal!

Russellville, Alabama
Florence, Alabama
FastBook

Click to discover a
great deal!

Muscle Shoals, Alabama
FastBook

Click to discover a
great deal!

Remove Ads

Related Trip Guides

  • Trip Guide

The top things to do on an I-10 road trip

  • 55 Places
  • 56:13
  • 3,026 mi
  • Trip Guide

US 80 - Dixie Overland Highway

  • 61 Places
  • 42:43
  • 2,450 mi
Remove Ads
907078