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AMY ALPAUGH RESIDENCE (1947 - S.293) |
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FLOOR PLAN
PLANS 1947 EXTERIOR VIEW EXTERIOR 2021
ADDITIONAL WRIGHT STUDIES |
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Date:
1947
Title:
1)
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Perspective 1947,
FLLW # 4703.003 (1947 - S.293).
Description: The Amy Alpaugh Residence was
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947. The plan consisted of
two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger
of the two building was called "East House," which was never
completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The
two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Perspective view
of West House, East House and the covered walkway in the center.
West House can be seen on the left, the covered walkway in the
center, and East House on the right. A distinctive design
element for both houses is the shed roof of both living rooms
and the floor to ceiling glass doors and windows. Text lower
right: "Amy Alpaugh House." Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright
Foundation.
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Size:
10 x 4.5 B&W Photograph.
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Date:
1947
Title:
2)
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, West Elevation 1947,
FLLW # 4703.005 (1947 - S.293).
Description: The Amy Alpaugh Residence was
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947. The plan consisted of
two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger
of the two building was called "East House," which was never
completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The
two houses were connected by a covered walkway. West Elevation
of West and East House. West House is on the left, East House on
the right. Text: "West Elevation. Country Dwelling for Miss. Amy
Alpaugh. Northport, Michigan. Frank Lloyd Wright Architect."
Signed: "Approved Amy Alpaugh." Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd
Wright Foundation.
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Size:
10 x 4.25 B&W Photograph.
S#:
0720.40.1221 |
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Date:
1947
Title:
3)
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Aerial Perspective
1947, FLLW # 4703.007 (1947 - S.293).
Description: The Amy Alpaugh Residence was
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947. The plan consisted of
two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger
of the two building was called "East House," which was never
completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The
two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Aerial
perspective view of West House, East House and the covered
walkway in the center. West House can be seen on the left, the
covered walkway in the center, and East House on the right. A
distinctive design element for both houses is the shed roof of
both living rooms and the floor to ceiling glass doors and
windows. Text lower left: "4703.007." Text lower right: "Alpaugh."
Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
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Size:
10 x 4.5 B&W Photograph.
S#:
0720.41.1221 |
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Date:
1947
Title:
4) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan,
Floor Plan 1947, FLLW # 4703.011 (1947 - S.293).
Description:
The Amy Alpaugh Residence was designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright in 1947. The plan consisted of two separate
building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two
building was called "East House," which was never completed. The
smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses
were connected by a covered walkway. Floor Plan for the "West
House" (lower left) and "East House" (upper right). A covered
walkway connects the two houses.
West
House was the only building that was completed. Over the years,
minor modifications have been made to this small "Studio" into a
more complete living space. The main section of the house was
the "Studio" which was rotated 45 degrees to the rest of the
house. The studio – living room – was smaller in size than that
of the East House, and included a workspace (kitchen), dining
area and fireplace. To the South, at 45 degrees was a covered
porch, which now has been enclosed. A large wing to the North
included, two very small bedrooms, approximately 100 square feet
each, a bath and utilities room, greenhouse, storage, and a
section for chickens and goats. Over time, because the West
House was the only completed house, owners have made
modifications to make it more livable. The enclosed porch was
converted to a dining room, the greenhouse to a bedroom, and the
area for chickens and goats to a playroom.
East House was never completed. The largest section was the
living room which include the dining area, workspace (kitchen)
and utility room, a large fireplace and built-in seating. Off
the living room, a wing, rotated 45 degrees, are three stairs
which lead to the gallery that runs the length of the wing. Off
the gallery was the bath, a room for two looms, and at the end a
studio/bedroom.
Text: Sheet No. 2. Main Floor Plan. Country Dwelling for Miss.
Amy Alpaugh. Northport, Michigan." Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd
Wright Foundation.
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Size:
10 x 7.75 B&W Photograph.
S#:
0720.42.1221 |
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Date:
2021
Title:
Amy
Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293).
Description: The Amy Alpaugh Residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
in 1947. The plan consisted of two separate building
connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two
building was called "East House," which was never completed.
The largest section was the living room which include the
dining area, workspace (kitchen) and utility room, a large
fireplace and built-in seating. Off the living room, a wing,
rotated 45 degrees, are three stairs which lead to the
gallery that runs the length of the wing. Off the gallery
was the bath, a room for two looms, and at the end a
studio/bedroom. Rotated 45 degrees off the East House, a
covered walkway leads to the smaller building...
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Size:
20 X 13.5
high res
digital images
ST#:
2021.11.2021 (1-5) |
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FLOOR PLAN |
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Amy Alpaugh Residence Floor Plan
1947. The plan consisted of two separate building connected
by a covered walkway. The larger of the two building was
called "East House," which was never completed. The smaller
building was called the "West House." The two houses were
connected by a covered walkway. Floor Plan for the "West
House" (lower left) and "East House" (upper right). A
covered walkway connects the two houses.
West House was the only building that was completed. Over
the years, minor modifications have been made to this small
"Studio" into a more complete living space. The main section
of the house was the "Studio" which was rotated 45 degrees
to the rest of the house. The studio – living room – was
smaller in size than that of the East House, and included a
workspace (kitchen), dining area and fireplace. To the
South, at 45 degrees was a covered porch, which now has been
enclosed. A large wing to the North included, two very small
bedrooms, approximately 100 square feet each, a bath and
utilities room, greenhouse, storage, and a section for
chickens and goats. Over time, because the West House was
the only completed house, owners have made modifications to
make it more livable. The enclosed porch was converted to a
dining room, the greenhouse to a bedroom, and the area for
chickens and goats to a playroom.
East House was never completed. The largest section was the
living room which include the dining area, workspace
(kitchen) and utility room, a large fireplace and built-in
seating. Off the living room, a wing, rotated 45 degrees,
are three stairs which lead to the gallery that runs the
length of the wing. Off the gallery was the bath, a room for
two looms, and at the end a studio/bedroom.
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AMY ALPAUGH PLANS 1947 |
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1)
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Perspective 1947,
FLLW # 4703.003 (1947 - S.293). The plan consisted of
two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger
of the two building was called "East House," which was never
completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The
two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Perspective view
of West House, East House and the covered walkway in the center.
West House can be seen on the left, the covered walkway in the
center, and East House on the right. A distinctive design
element for both houses is the shed roof of both living rooms
and the floor to ceiling glass doors and windows. (S#0720.39.1221) |
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1B) Detail of the
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Perspective 1947. |
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2)
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, West Elevation 1947,
FLLW # 4703.005 (1947 - S.293). The plan consisted of
two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger
of the two building was called "East House," which was never
completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The
two houses were connected by a covered walkway. West Elevation
of West and East House. West House is on the left, East House on
the right. (S#0720.40.1221) |
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Detail of the
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, West Elevation 1947. |
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Detail of the
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, West Elevation 1947. |
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3)
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Aerial Perspective
1947, FLLW # 4703.007 (1947 - S.293). The plan consisted of
two separate building connected by a covered walkway. The larger
of the two building was called "East House," which was never
completed. The smaller building was called the "West House." The
two houses were connected by a covered walkway. Aerial
perspective view of West House, East House and the covered
walkway in the center. West House can be seen on the left, the
covered walkway in the center, and East House on the right. A
distinctive design element for both houses is the shed roof of
both living rooms and the floor to ceiling glass doors and
windows. (S#0720.41.1221) |
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Detail of the
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Aerial Perspective
1947. |
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Detail of the
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Aerial Perspective
1947. |
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4) Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan,
Floor Plan 1947, FLLW # 4703.011 (1947 - S.293). The plan consisted of two separate
building connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two
building was called "East House," which was never completed. The
smaller building was called the "West House." The two houses
were connected by a covered walkway. Floor Plan for the "West
House" (lower left) and "East House" (upper right). A covered
walkway connects the two houses.
West
House was the only building that was completed. The main section of the house was
the "Studio" which was rotated 45 degrees to the rest of the
house. The studio – living room – was smaller in size than that
of the East House, and included a workspace (kitchen), dining
area and fireplace. To the South, at 45 degrees was a covered
porch, which now has been enclosed. A large wing to the North
included, two very small bedrooms, approximately 100 square feet
each, a bath and utilities room, greenhouse, storage, and a
section for chickens and goats.
East House was never completed. The largest section was the
living room which include the dining area, workspace (kitchen)
and utility room, a large fireplace and built-in seating. Off
the living room, a wing, rotated 45 degrees, are three stairs
which lead to the gallery that runs the length of the wing. Off
the gallery was the bath, a room for two looms, and at the end a
studio/bedroom.
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4B) Detail of the
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Floor Plan 1947. |
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4C) Detail of the
Amy Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, Floor Plan 1947. |
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AMY ALPAUGH RESIDENCE EXTERIOR |
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Exterior View of the Amy Alpaugh Residence from the South. Not dated. Courtesy
of Carl L. Thurman. |
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AMY ALPAUGH RESIDENCE EXTERIOR 2021 |
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Amy
Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293).
The Amy Alpaugh Residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
in 1947. The plan consisted of two separate building
connected by a covered walkway. The larger of the two
building was called "East House," which was never completed.
The largest section was the living room which include the
dining area, workspace (kitchen) and utility room, a large
fireplace and built-in seating. Off the living room, a wing,
rotated 45 degrees, are three stairs which lead to the
gallery that runs the length of the wing. Off the gallery
was the bath, a room for two looms, and at the end a
studio/bedroom.
Rotated 45 degrees off the East House, a covered walkway
leads to the smaller building which Frank Lloyd Wright
called the "West House." West House was the only building
that was completed. Over the years, minor modifications have
been made to this small "Studio" into a more complete living
space. The main section of the house was the "Studio" which
was rotated 45 degrees to the rest of the house. The studio
– living room – was smaller in size than that of the East
House, and included a workspace (kitchen), dining area and
fireplace. To the South, at 45 degrees was a covered porch,
which now has been enclosed. A large wing to the North
included, two very small bedrooms, approximately 100 square
feet each, a bath and utilities room, greenhouse, storage,
and a section for chickens and goats. Over time, because the
West House was the only completed house, owners have made
modifications to make it more livable. The
enclosed porch
was converted to a dining room, the greenhouse to a bedroom,
and the area for chickens and goats to a playroom.
The house is built on slab utilizing gravity heat, and is
finished in brick, oak and ash. The view from the living
room in
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the West
House faces
Southwest, The view from the East House would have faced
South.
On a road
trip in September we criss-crossing through the lower
portion of Michigan State, which is heavily populated with
Frank Lloyd Wright homes. As we headed North toward the less
populated areas of Michigan, we made the decision to search
out the obscure and secluded Amy Alpaugh Residence. Even the
locals had no clue. Guide books warned that the house was
inaccessible, but what are road trips for? The Alpaugh
Residence is located near the northern tip of the Leelanau
Peninsula. We headed North from Traverse City for about 31
miles. Michigan is beautiful in the fall. The guide books
were correct. Signs on the dirt road leading up the top of
the hill made it very clear that visitors were not welcome.
The closest we could get from two different directions was
about 500 feet, and we photographed the Alpaugh Residence
with a 300 mm telephoto lens. Was it worth the drive to
catch a glimpse? It’s an adventure. That’s what road trips
are for.
One
interesting side note. Amy Alpaugh was fond of goats,
including a section in the building for their care. Stories
are told of visitors being greeted by goats looking down at
them from the roof. At the base of Amy’s hill is a goat
farm, Idyll Farms, well know for their award winning cheese.
Our intent is to
record the details that create the totality of the design,
creating a complete picture. Photographed during a trip to
Michigan and Wisconsin, by Douglas M. Steiner on September
20, 2021. In an effort to expedite adding these photographs
to this website, we have dispensed with a description for
each photograph. Set of 5 - 20 X 13.5
high res
digital images.
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| 1) Amy
Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). 20 x 13.5
high res digital image photographed by Douglas M.
Steiner on September 20, 2021. Copyright 2021, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2021.11.2021-1) |
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| 2) Amy
Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). 20 x 13.5
high res digital image photographed by Douglas M.
Steiner on September 20, 2021. Copyright 2021, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2021.11.2021-2) |
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| 3) Amy
Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). 20 x 13.5
high res digital image photographed by Douglas M.
Steiner on September 20, 2021. Copyright 2021, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2021.11.2021-3) |
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| 4) Amy
Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). 20 x 13.5
high res digital image photographed by Douglas M.
Steiner on September 20, 2021. Copyright 2021, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2021.11.2021-4) |
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| 5) Amy
Alpaugh Residence, Northport, Michigan, 2021 (1947 - S.293). 20 x 13.5
high res digital image photographed by Douglas M.
Steiner on September 20, 2021. Copyright 2021, Douglas M.
Steiner. (ST#2021.11.2021-5) |
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