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HERBERT ANGSTER
RESIDENCE, LAKE BLUFF, ILLINOIS (1911 -
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Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff,
Illinois (1911 - S.169). Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at
Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his return from Europe.
Situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Herbert C.
Angster was a successful businessman and President of the
Chicago Rotary Club. Herbert married Blanche Booth, the
sister of Sherman Booth, Frank Lloyd Wright's attorney and a
prominent client. Both Herbert and Blanche were born about
1883. The Lake Shore News announced that they were married
on Saturday, June 8, 1912. Blanche was Anita McCormick
Blaine's secretary for about 50 years. Blaine, a
philanthropist, was the daughter of industrialist Cyrus
McCormick, a client of Louis Sullivan, and the sister of
Harold McCormick, a client (project) of Frank Lloyd
Wright's.
Although Wright worked with Sherman Booth on many projects,
it appears that the Angster House (FLLW#1101) was the first
to be designed and completed. In 1911, Frank Lloyd Wright
was also commissioned by Sherman Booth to design a suburban
development in Glencoe, Illinois, the Ravine Bluffs
Development. The projects included both public and private
buildings. The town Hall, an art gallery, as-well-as the
infrastructure for the community. Of all the structures that
were designed, the only projects completed in 1911 were the
Sherman Booth Summer Cottage (FLLW#1119) and the Chicago &
Milwaukee Electric Railway Station (FLLW#1123). It wouldn't
be until 1915 that His own home (Scheme 2) and Ravine Bluff
would be developed.
Part of the Ravine Bluffs development were five rental homes
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1915. One of the five was
the William Kier Residence (1915 - S.190). In reality it
should have been called the Herbert Angster Residence,
because Angster was the first owner. But by 1919 William
Kier and his wife were living in the house and his name
stuck.
The house had a very open floor plan. The entrance was set
back from the front of the house, and the front door did not
face the street. Upon entering, straight ahead were stairs
leading to the second level. To the left was the pantry that
led to the Kitchen. To the right, as you step past the
fireplace, the living-dining room is bathed in light on
three sides with nearly floor to ceiling windows and doors
and a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan. At the end of the
open entrance "hall" a set of door that opened outward. The
entry, hall and area in front of the fireplace had a lowered
ceiling. As in many of Wright's homes this gave a compressed
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room with the vaulted ceiling it gave a sense of expansiveness.
Although the plans do not indicate a dining area, Bruce
Brooks Pfeiffer called the large living room the
living-dining room which would lead one to believe that part
of the living room was used as a dining area. The living
room was 19' 2" x 38' 4", the lowered ceiling area including
the hall and fireplace was 17 x 23' 6." A built-in flower
box adorned the exterior of the South side of the living
room. Wright designed a 24 foot window seat for the living
room to conceal the radiators. The centrally located
fireplace was 12' 4" wide. To the right of the fireplace
doors led out to a hall. To the left was access to the
basement. Straight ahead was the kitchen, and to the right
was a set of doors that led out to the screened trellised
terrace which ran the full width of the East side of the
house, facing Lake Michigan.
A
short hall off the entry on the main level lead up three
stairs to a bathroom and the master bedroom. The bath had
two doors, one leading to the hall for guests, and the other
which led to the master bedroom. The bedroom had two walk in
closets. Off the West end of the bedroom double doors led
out to a private covered porch. A built-in flower box sets
between the two columns supporting the roof. The Angster's
had no children, so upstairs were two smaller bedrooms, for
a guest and servant, and a large balcony. There were no
provisions for a bathroom on the second floor.
The Angsters were divorced in the 1920s but Blanche
continued to live in the house. As time passed, she became
more of a recluse, fencing off the property for privacy. The
1940 census listed Blanche Angster's address as 605 Blodgett
Avenue (now Bluff Road), Lake Bluff, owner. She was 57, and
born about 1883. Her occupation was private secretary, and
listed two others living in the house, Erica Steplin, 59, a
nurse, and Alma Moulton, 70, housekeeper. The 1950 Lake
Bluff Telephone Directory listed H. C. Angster as the
resident of 605 Blodgett, Lake Bluff.
Hitchcock noted in In The Nature of Materials, 1942, "The
Angster house, like many of the houses of this decade, is so
set among trees it cannot be adequately photographed." Only
one photograph of the Angster House has survived to date, a
perspective view seen from the Southwest. It is in the Lake
Bluff History Museum and was published in the Independence
Day, July 4th, 1914 booklet. Sadly the house was destroyed
by fire in 1956, and the ruins bulldozed over the bluff.
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INTRODUCTION
PLANS 1911
FLOOR PLAN
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Date:
1911
Title:
1) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, Perspective
View 1911 (1911 - S.169).
Description: Designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his
return from Europe (FLLW#1101.01). Perspective view of the
Herbert Angster Residence viewed from the West. The kitchen is
in the background on the far left. The entrance can be seen left
of center in the two-story section of the house tucked behind
the concrete urn. The covered porch in the foreground to the
right is off the master bedroom. A built-in flower box sets
between the two columns supporting the roof. The living room is
to the right. Text lower left: “Mr. Herbert Angster Residence.
Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect.” Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd
Wright Foundation Archives, Avery Library, Columbia University.
See additional details...
Size:
10 x 7 B&W photograph
S#:
0104.31.0923 |
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Date:
1911
Title:
2) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, First Floor
Plan 1911 (1911 - S.169).
Description: Designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his
return from Europe (FLLW#1101.03). First floor plan for the
Herbert Angster Residence. The house had a very open floor plan.
The entrance was set back from the front of the house, and the
front door did not face the street. Upon entering, straight
ahead were stairs leading to the second level. To the left was
the pantry that led to the Kitchen. To the right, as you step
past the fireplace, the living-dining room is bathed in light on
three sides with nearly floor to ceiling windows and doors and a
breathtaking view of Lake Michigan. At the end of the open
entrance “hall” a set of door that opened outward. The entry,
hall and area in front of the fireplace had a lowered ceiling.
As in many of Wright’s homes this gave a compressed feeling, but
as you moved into the living room with the vaulted ceiling it
gave a sense of expansiveness.
Although the plans do not indicate a dining area, Bruce Brooks
Pfeiffer called the large living room the living-dining room
which would lead one to believe that part of the living room was
used as a dining area. The living room was 19' 2" x 38' 4", the
lowered ceiling area including the hall and fireplace was 17 x
23' 6.” A built-in planter adorned the exterior of the South
side of the living room. Wright designed a 24 foot window seat
for the living room to conceal the radiators. The centrally
located fireplace was 12' 4" wide. To the right of the fireplace
doors led out to a hall. To the left was access to the basement.
Straight ahead was the kitchen, and to the right was a set of
doors that led out to the screened trellised terrace which ran
the full width of the East side of the house, facing Lake
Michigan.
A short hall
off the entry on the main level lead up three stairs to a
bathroom and the master bedroom. The bath had two doors, one
leading to the hall for guests, and the other which led to the
master bedroom. The bedroom had two walk in closets. Off the
West end of the bedroom double doors led out to a private
covered porch. A built-in flower box sets between the two
columns supporting the roof. Text: “2. House for Mr. Angster,
Lake Bluff, Illinois. Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect, Taliesin,
Hillside. First Floor Plan.” Hand written top left: 1101.03.“
Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives, Avery
Library, Columbia University.
See additional details...
Size:
8 x 9.5 B&W
photograph
S#:
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Date:
1911
Title:
3) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, Second Floor
Plan 1911 (1911 - S.169).
Description: Designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his
return from Europe (FLLW#1101.04). Second floor plan for the
Herbert Angster Residence. The master bedroom was on the first
floor. The Angster’s had no children, so upstairs were two
smaller bedrooms, for a guest and servant, and a large balcony.
There were no provisions for a bathroom on the second floor.
Text: “3. House for Mr. Angster, Lake Bluff, Illinois. Frank
Lloyd Wright, Architect, Taliesin, Hillside, Wisc. Second Floor
Plan.” Hand written top left: 1101.04.“ Courtesy of the Frank
Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives, Avery Library, Columbia
University.
See additional details...
Size:
8 x 9.5 B&W
photograph
S#:
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Date:
1911
Title:
4) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, First Floor
Plan 1911 (1911 - S.169).
Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at
Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his return from Europe
(FLLW#1101.11). First floor plan for the Herbert Angster
Residence. The house had a very open floor plan. The entrance
was set back from the front of the house, and the front door did
not face the street. Upon entering, straight ahead were stairs
leading to the second level. To the left was the pantry that led
to the Kitchen. To the right, as you step past the fireplace,
the living-dining room is bathed in light on three sides with
nearly floor to ceiling windows and doors and a breathtaking
view of Lake Michigan. At the end of the open entrance “hall” a
set of door that opened outward. The entry, hall and area in
front of the fireplace had a lowered ceiling. As in many of
Wright’s homes this gave a compressed feeling, but as you moved
into the living room with the vaulted ceiling it gave a sense of
expansiveness.
Although the plans do not
indicate a dining area, Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer called the large
living room the living-dining room which would lead one to
believe that part of the living room was used as a dining area.
The living room was 19' 2" x 38' 4", the lowered ceiling area
including the hall and fireplace was 17 x 23' 6.” A built-in
planter adorned the exterior of the South side of the living
room. Wright designed a 24 foot window seat for the living room
to conceal the radiators. The centrally located fireplace was
12' 4" wide. To the right of the fireplace doors led out to a
hall. To the left was access to the basement. Straight ahead was
the kitchen, and to the right was a set of doors that led out to
the screened trellised terrace which ran the full width of the
East side of the house, facing Lake Michigan.
A short hall off the entry on the main level lead up three
stairs to a bathroom and the master bedroom. The bath had two
doors, one leading to the hall for guests, and the other which
led to the master bedroom. The bedroom had two walk in closets.
Off the West end of the bedroom double doors led out to a
private covered porch. A built-in flower box sets between the
two columns supporting the roof. Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd
Wright Foundation Archives, Avery Library, Columbia University.
See additional details...
Size:
8 x 9.5 B&W
photograph.
S#:
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Date:
1911
Title:
5) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, Second Floor
Plan 1911 (1911 - S.169).
Description: Designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his
return from Europe (FLLW#1101.12). Second floor plan for the
Herbert Angster Residence. The master bedroom was on the first
floor. The Angster’s had no children, so upstairs were two
smaller bedrooms, for a guest and servant, and a large balcony.
There were no provisions for a bathroom on the second floor.
Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives, Avery
Library, Columbia University.
See additional details...
Size:
8 x 9.5 B&W
photograph
S#:
0104.35.0923 |
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Date:
1911
Title:
6) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, West and
East Elevations 1911 (1911 - S.169).
Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at
Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his return from Europe
(FLLW#1101.05). West and East elevations for the Herbert Angster
Residence. West Elevation: The kitchen is on the far left and
included an entry. The entrance can be seen left of center in
the two-story section of the house tucked behind the enclosure
wall. The covered porch off the master bedroom is right of
center. A built-in flower box sets between the two columns
supporting the roof. The living room is to the far right. A set
of doors in the center of the upper level leads out to a balcony
above the master bedroom. The upper windows use the same
ornamental sash design as the windows at Taliesin.
East Elevation: The living room covers nearly the full lence of
the first floor. A built-in planter is on the left South (left)
end of the living room. The kitchen is on the right. The guest
bedroom is on the left side of the second floor. The servents
bedroom is on the right. The tall vertical windows bring light
into the stairwell. The upper windows use the same ornamental
sash design as the windows at Taliesin. The East elevation faced
Lake Michigan.
Text: “3.
House for Mr. Angster, Lake Bluff, Illinois. Frank Lloyd Wright,
Architect, Taliesin, Hillside, Wisc. West Elevation. East
Elevation.” Hand written top left: 1101.05.“ Courtesy of the
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives, Avery Library, Columbia
University.
See additional details...
Size:
8 x 9.5 B&W
photograph
S#:
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Date:
1911
Title:
7) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, South and
North Elevations 1911 (1911 - S.169).
Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at
Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his return from Europe
(FLLW#1101.06). South and North elevations for the Herbert
Angster Residence. South Elevation: The covered porch and master
bedroom are on the left. An entry to the living-dining room is
in the center. The living room is to the right. A built-in
flower box is on the left side of the living room. The screened
trellised terrace which ran the full width of the East side of
the house, facing Lake Michigan, is on the right. The gust
bedroom is on the second floor. The upper windows use the same
ornamental sash design as the windows at Taliesin.
North Elevation: The screened trellised terrace which ran the
full width of the East side of the house, facing Lake Michigan,
is on the left. The kitchen and pantry are to the right of the
terrace. Stairs lead to the main entrance. The master bedroom is
on the right, and the private covered porch is on the far right.
The servants bedroom is on the second floor. The upper windows
use the same ornamental sash design as the windows at Taliesin.
Text: “House for Mr. Angster, Lake Bluff, Illinois. Frank Lloyd
Wright, Architect, Taliesin, Hillside, Wis. South Elevation.
North Elevation.” Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Archives, Avery Library, Columbia University.
See additional details...
Size:
8 x 9.5 B&W
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Date:
1911
Title:
8) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, Details 1911
(1911 - S.169).
Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at
Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his return from Europe
(FLLW#1101.07). Interior details for the Herbert Angster
Residence. Living room details: The centrally located fireplace
was 12' 4" wide. To the right of the fireplace a set of doors
led out to a hall. The windows on either side of the doors use
the same ornamental sash design as the windows at Taliesin.
Through the doors, and access to the basement was on the left.
Straight ahead was the kitchen, and to the right was a set of
doors that led out to the screened trellised terrace which ran
the full width of the East side of the house, facing Lake
Michigan.
Text: “House
for Mr. Angster, Lake Bluff, Illinois. Frank Lloyd Wright,
Architect, Taliesin, Hillside, Wisconsin.” Courtesy of the Frank
Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives, Avery Library, Columbia
University.
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Size:
8 x 9.5 B&W
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Date:
Circa 1914
Title:
Herbert
Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, Circa 1914 (1911 -
S.169).
Description:
Perspective view of the Herbert Angster
Residence from the Southwest. Only one photograph of the Angster
House has survived to date, a perspective view seen from the
Southwest. It is in the Lake Bluff History Museum and was
published in the Independence Day, July 4th, 1914 booklet. The
covered porch and master bedroom are on the left. An entry to
the living-dining room is in the center. The living room is to
the right. A built-in flower box is on the left side of the end
of the living room. Lake Michigan can bearly be seen in the
background on the far right. The guest bedroom is on the second
floor. Hitchcock noted in In The Nature of Materials, 1942, “The
Angster house, like many of the houses of this decade, is so set
among trees it cannot be adequately photographed.” Courtesy of
the Lake Bluff History Museum, Lake Bluff, Illinois.
See additional details...
Size:
10 x 5 B&W photograph
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Date:
1914
Title:
Independence Day, July 4, 1914. Celebrated
at The Village Beautiful. Lake Bluff, Illinois (Published by the
City of Lake Bluff, Illinois. Printed by The Ryan and Hart
Company Printers, Chicago.)
Author:
City of Lake Bluff
Description:
This booklet is in the collection of the
Lake Bluff History Museum. The were kind enough to send digital
images of the booklet. On the inside of this booklet, is a
photograph of the Herbert Agnster Residence, the only one that
has survived to date, taken after completion in 1912. Four other
homes are included and the caption reads: “Lake Bluff Homes Are
Now Built of Cement or Stucco with All Modern Improvements. They
Are Set in Wide Streets. Beautifully Shaded. Natural Beauties
Are Conserved.” The photograph of the Angster Residence is a
perspective view seen from the Southwest. Hitchcock noted in In
The Nature of Materials, 1942, “The Angster house, like many of
the houses of this decade, is so set among trees it cannot be
adequately photographed.” Courtesy of the Lake Bluff History
Museum, Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Size:
6.25 x 9.25 digital images
Pages:
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Text: Lake Bluff Homes Are Now Built of Cement
or Stucco with All Modern Improvements. They Are Set in Wide
Streets. Beautifully Shaded. Natural Beauties Are Conserved.
The covered porch and master bedroom are on the left. An
entry to the living-dining room is in the center. The living
room is to the right. A built-in flower box is on the left side
of the end of the living room. Lake Michigan can bearly be seen
in the background on the far right. The guest bedroom is on the
second floor.
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HERBERT ANGSTER PLANS 1911 |
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1) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake
Bluff, Illinois, Perspective View 1911 (1911 - S.169).
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin (Hillside), in
1911 after his return from Europe (FLLW#1101.01).
Perspective view of the Herbert Angster Residence viewed
from the West. The kitchen is in the background on the far
left. The entrance can be seen left of center in the
two-story section of the house tucked behind the concrete
urn. The covered porch in the foreground to the right is off
the master bedroom. A built-in flower box sets between the
two columns supporting the roof. The living room is to the
right. Text lower left: “Mr. Herbert Angster Residence.
Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect.” (S#0104.31.0923) |
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1B) Details of the Herbert Angster
Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, Perspective View 1911 (1911
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1C) Details of the Herbert Angster
Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, Perspective View 1911 (1911
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2) Herbert
Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, First Floor Plan
1911 (1911 - S.169). Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at
Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his return from Europe
(FLLW#1101.03). First floor plan for the Herbert Angster
Residence. The house had a very open floor plan. The
entrance was set back from the front of the house, and the
front door did not face the street. Upon entering, straight
ahead were stairs leading to the second level. To the left
was the pantry that led to the Kitchen. To the right, as you
step past the fireplace, the living-dining room is bathed in
light on three sides with nearly floor to ceiling windows
and doors and a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan. At the
end of the open entrance “hall” a set of door that opened
outward. The entry, hall and area in front of the fireplace
had a lowered ceiling. As in many of Wright’s homes this
gave a compressed feeling, but as you moved into the living
room with the vaulted ceiling it gave a sense of
expansiveness.
Although the plans do not indicate a dining area, Bruce
Brooks Pfeiffer called the large living room the
living-dining room which would lead one to believe that part
of the living room was used as a dining area. The living
room was 19' 2" x 38' 4", the lowered ceiling area including
the hall and fireplace was 17 x 23' 6.” A built-in planter
adorned the exterior of the South side of the living room.
Wright designed a 24 foot window seat for the living room to
conceal the radiators. The centrally located fireplace was
12' 4" wide. To the right of the fireplace doors led out to
a hall. To the left was access to the basement. Straight
ahead was the kitchen, and to the right was a set of doors
that led out to the screened trellised terrace which ran the
full width of the East side of the house, facing Lake
Michigan.
A short
hall off the entry on the main level lead up three stairs to
a bathroom and the master bedroom. The bath had two doors,
one leading to the hall for guests, and the other which led
to the master bedroom. The bedroom had two walk in closets.
Off the West end of the bedroom double doors led out to a
private covered porch. A built-in flower box sets between
the two columns supporting the roof. Text: “2. House for Mr.
Angster, Lake Bluff, Illinois. Frank Lloyd Wright,
Architect, Taliesin, Hillside. First Floor Plan.” Hand
written top left: 1101.03.“ (S#0104.32.0923) |
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3) Herbert
Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, Second Floor Plan
1911 (1911 - S.169). Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at
Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his return from Europe
(FLLW#1101.04). Second floor plan for the Herbert Angster
Residence. The master bedroom was on the first floor. The
Angster’s had no children, so upstairs were two smaller
bedrooms, for a guest and servant, and a large balcony.
There were no provisions for a bathroom on the second floor.
Text: “3. House for Mr. Angster, Lake Bluff, Illinois. Frank
Lloyd Wright, Architect, Taliesin, Hillside, Wisc. Second
Floor Plan.” Hand written top left: 1101.04.“ (S#0104.33.0923) |
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4) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, First Floor
Plan 1911 (1911 - S.169).
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at
Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his return from Europe
(FLLW#1101.11). First floor plan for the Herbert Angster
Residence. The house had a very open floor plan. The entrance
was set back from the front of the house, and the front door did
not face the street. Upon entering, straight ahead were stairs
leading to the second level. To the left was the pantry that led
to the Kitchen. To the right, as you step past the fireplace,
the living-dining room is bathed in light on three sides with
nearly floor to ceiling windows and doors and a breathtaking
view of Lake Michigan. At the end of the open entrance “hall” a
set of door that opened outward. The entry, hall and area in
front of the fireplace had a lowered ceiling. As in many of
Wright’s homes this gave a compressed feeling, but as you moved
into the living room with the vaulted ceiling it gave a sense of
expansiveness.
Although the plans do not
indicate a dining area, Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer called the large
living room the living-dining room which would lead one to
believe that part of the living room was used as a dining area.
The living room was 19' 2" x 38' 4", the lowered ceiling area
including the hall and fireplace was 17 x 23' 6.” A built-in
planter adorned the exterior of the South side of the living
room. Wright designed a 24 foot window seat for the living room
to conceal the radiators. The centrally located fireplace was
12' 4" wide. To the right of the fireplace doors led out to a
hall. To the left was access to the basement. Straight ahead was
the kitchen, and to the right was a set of doors that led out to
the screened trellised terrace which ran the full width of the
East side of the house, facing Lake Michigan.
A short hall off the entry on the main level lead up three
stairs to a bathroom and the master bedroom. The bath had two
doors, one leading to the hall for guests, and the other which
led to the master bedroom. The bedroom had two walk in closets.
Off the West end of the bedroom double doors led out to a
private covered porch. A built-in flower box sets between the
two columns supporting the roof. (S#0104.34.0923) |
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5) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake
Bluff, Illinois, Second Floor Plan 1911 (1911 - S.169).
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin (Hillside), in
1911 after his return from Europe (FLLW#1101.12). Second
floor plan for the Herbert Angster Residence. The master
bedroom was on the first floor. The Angster’s had no
children, so upstairs were two smaller bedrooms, for a guest
and servant, and a large balcony. There were no provisions
for a bathroom on the second floor. (S#0104.35.0923) |
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6) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, West
and East Elevations 1911 (1911 - S.169). Designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright at Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his
return from Europe (FLLW#1101.05). West and East elevations
for the Herbert Angster Residence. West Elevation: The
kitchen is on the far left and included an entry. The
entrance can be seen left of center in the two-story section
of the house tucked behind the enclosure wall. The covered
porch off the master bedroom is right of center. A built-in
flower box sets between the two columns supporting the roof.
The living room is to the far right. A set of doors in the
center of the upper level leads out to a balcony above the
master bedroom. The upper windows use the same ornamental
sash design as the windows at Taliesin.
East Elevation: The living room covers nearly the full lence
of the first floor. A built-in planter is on the left South
(left) end of the living room. The kitchen is on the right.
The guest bedroom is on the left side of the second floor.
The servents bedroom is on the right. The tall vertical
windows bring light into the stairwell. The upper windows
use the same ornamental sash design as the windows at
Taliesin. The East elevation faced Lake Michigan.
Text: “3. House for Mr. Angster, Lake Bluff, Illinois. Frank
Lloyd Wright, Architect, Taliesin, Hillside, Wisc. West
Elevation. East Elevation.” Hand written top left: 1101.05.“
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7) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois,
South and North Elevations 1911 (1911 - S.169). Designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his
return from Europe (FLLW#1101.06). South and North
elevations for the Herbert Angster Residence. South
Elevation: The covered porch and master bedroom are on the
left. An entry to the living-dining room is in the center.
The living room is to the right. A built-in flower box is on
the left side of the living room. The screened trellised
terrace which ran the full width of the East side of the
house, facing Lake Michigan, is on the right. The gust
bedroom is on the second floor. The upper windows use the
same ornamental sash design as the windows at Taliesin.
North Elevation: The screened trellised terrace which ran
the full width of the East side of the house, facing Lake
Michigan, is on the left. The kitchen and pantry are to the
right of the terrace. Stairs lead to the main entrance. The
master bedroom is on the right, and the private covered
porch is on the far right. The servants bedroom is on the
second floor. The upper windows use the same ornamental sash
design as the windows at Taliesin.
Text: “House for Mr. Angster, Lake Bluff, Illinois. Frank
Lloyd Wright, Architect, Taliesin, Hillside, Wis. South
Elevation. North Elevation.” (S#0104.37.0923) |
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8) Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff, Illinois, Details
1911 (1911 - S.169). Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at
Taliesin (Hillside), in 1911 after his return from Europe
(FLLW#1101.07). Interior details for the Herbert Angster
Residence. Living room details: The centrally located
fireplace was 12' 4" wide. To the right of the fireplace a
set of doors led out to a hall. The windows on either side
of the doors use the same ornamental sash design as the
windows at Taliesin. Through the doors, and access to the
basement was on the left. Straight ahead was the kitchen,
and to the right was a set of doors that led out to the
screened trellised terrace which ran the full width of the
East side of the house, facing Lake Michigan.
Text: “House for Mr. Angster, Lake Bluff, Illinois. Frank
Lloyd Wright, Architect, Taliesin, Hillside, Wisconsin.”
Courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives,
Avery Library, Columbia University. (S#0104.38.0923) |
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8B) Detail of the Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff,
Illinois, Living Room Detail 1911 (1911 - S.169). |
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8C) Detail of the Herbert Angster Residence, Lake Bluff,
Illinois, Living Room Detail 1911 (1911 - S.169). |
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Herbert Angster Residence, Lake
Bluff, Illinois, Circa 1914 (1911 - S.169). Perspective view
of the Herbert Angster Residence from the Southwest. Only
one photograph of the Angster House has survived to date, a
perspective view seen from the Southwest. It is in the Lake
Bluff History Museum and was published in the Independence
Day, July 4th, 1914 booklet. The covered porch and master
bedroom are on the left. An entry to the living-dining room
is in the center. The living room is to the right. A
built-in flower box is on the end of the left side of the
living room. Lake Michigan can bearly be seen in the
background on the far right. The guest bedroom is on the
second floor. Hitchcock noted in In The Nature of Materials,
1942, “The Angster house, like many of the houses of this
decade, is so set among trees it cannot be adequately
photographed.”
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