- Address
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Dana-Thomas House
301 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62703, United States
Springfield - Opening Hours
- Monday: 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 16:00
Friday: 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 16:00
The Dana-Thomas House in Springfield, USA, stands as a stunning exemplar of Prairie School architecture. Spanning 35 rooms across multiple levels, this expansive residence masterfully blends interior spaces with the surrounding landscape through horizontal lines, broad overhanging eaves, and expansive window bands. The atmosphere evokes timeless elegance, infused with natural light filtering through over 250 original art glass pieces in windows, fixtures, and panels.
More than 100 custom-designed oak furniture items remain intact, seamlessly integrated into the design. Originally a venue for lavish entertaining, concerts, and social gatherings, it now offers guided tours that reveal innovative architectural details and the legacy of its progressive first owner. Unique features include a rare duckpin bowling alley in the basement. Architecture enthusiasts and history buffs appreciate its preservation as one of the most complete early Wright interiors, showcasing organic principles and subtle Japanese influences.