Thomas Keys Residence
House in Rochester, Minnesota From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Thomas E. Keys Residence is a house in Rochester, Minnesota designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built with earth berms in 1950. The design is based on a previous Wright design for a cooperative in Detroit, Michigan, which never materialized due to the onset of World War II. The house is an example of Wright's Usonian genre of architecture, a style he envisioned to meet the needs of middle-class families desiring a more refined architecture for their homes. The home had three bedrooms and one bathroom, and is constructed with concrete block. It is based on a square module of four feet on a side. Architect (and former Wright apprentice) John H. "Jack" Howe converted the home's carport into a guest bedroom and bath in 1970.
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| General information | |
| Type | House |
| Architectural style | Usonian |
| Location | Rochester, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44.00755°N 92.48758°W |
| Construction started | 1950 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Frank Lloyd Wright |
The house is located at 1217 Skyline Dr SW, a short distance from two other Wright designs, the A. H. Bulbulian Residence and the James McBean Residence.
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