F. F. Tomek House
Riverside, United States
Exterior only
Visible from the street; the inside is private.
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The F. F. Tomek House in Riverside, Illinois, is a seminal example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School design. Designed in 1904 and completed in 1906, the residence—also known as The Ship House—represents a crucial moment in the evolution of the Prairie style, documenting the architectural development that would culminate in Wright's later masterpiece, the Robie House of 1908. The house remains well preserved and exemplifies the defining characteristics of the Prairie aesthetic. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1999 and included in the Riverside Historic District, it stands as a testament to Wright's innovative residential architecture during the early twentieth century.
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- Type
- single-family detached home
- Heritage
- National Register of Historic Places listed place, National Historic Landmark
- Place
- Riverside, United States
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