Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio

The Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio is a building located in the Adams County, Illinois city of Quincy. The building was designed by Quincy architect Ernest M. Wood and reflects the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright; as such it is an example of Prairie style architecture.^[2] The building, made of stucco and wood, was completed in 1912 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1982.^[1] The Office and Studio incorporates typical elements of Prairie style architecture including geometric shapes and horizontals. The first of its kind in Quincy, it was also noted for its beige stucco walls and stained cypress trim.^[3]

Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	126 N. 8th St., Quincy, Illinois
Coordinates	39°55′57″N 91°24′10″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1911
Architect	Ernest Michael Wood
Architectural style	Prairie School
NRHP reference No.	82002517[1]
Added to NRHP	August 12, 1982

The building measures 1,400 square feet and comprises a one story building with finished partial basement.^[3] Wood's office also included a bank vault, given his specialty in designing banks. After retiring in 1938, Wood sold the building; today it continues to be used as an office.^[3] A restoration during the 1980s helped to repair such features as skylights, stained glass windows and built-in bookcases.^[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio Archived 2007-02-03 at the Wayback Machine, Quincy's Local Landmarks and Historic Districts, City of Quincy, Official site. Retrieved January 2007.
3. "1. Cover sheet - Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio, 126 North Eighth Street, Quincy, Adams County, IL". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2024-10-25.

External links

• National Register nomination