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RIVERVIEW TERRACE RESTAURANT (1953 - S.367) Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 1) Set of 35 exterior and 11 interior photographs, photographed on June 10, 2016. Originally designed in 1943, modified in 1953, construction began in 1957, but was halted upon Mr. Wright’s death. It was resurrected again in 1967 as part of The Spring Green Resort complex, Modified and completed by the Taliesin Associated Architects, headed by William Wesley Peters. To support the restaurant’s 300 foot length, steel trusses were salvaged from the flight deck of the Ranger aircraft carrier training ship which was used on the Great Lakes during WWII. The restaurant opened in October 1967. Located just a stones throw from Taliesin, it became the Visitors Center in 1993. On a trip from Chicago to Seattle with my son-in-law, we stopped to tour Taliesin. The tour began at the Riverview Terrace Restaurant. Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367). Viewed from the South. Frank Lloyd Wright’s initial designs showed the Entrance from the Terrace on the left. Alterations brought the Entrance to where it is today. During the 1970s, the Terrace was enclosed.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-1Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 2) Viewed from the South. The enclosed Terrace is on the left, the Entrance is in the center. The circular "Hamburger Bar" on the right was modified as a separate room for parties and special occasions.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-2Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 3) Service entrance to the left of the main entrance. Constructed of stucco and limestone. Stone walls are constructed in the same manor as Taliesin. The massive fireplace is to the right, the Terrace is to the left. Smaller windows run horizontally just below the soffit on the South side of the restaurant.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-3Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 4) Viewed from the East. During the 1970s, the Terrace on the left was enclosed. Smaller windows run horizontally just below the soffit on the South side of the restaurant. Stone walls are constructed in the same manor as Taliesin.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-4Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 5) Detail of the small windows that run horizontally just below the soffit on the South side of the restaurant.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-5Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 6) Viewed from the South. A flat roof cantilevers out over the Entrance. The Entrance is to the right of the massive fireplace. The circular private dining area is to the right.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-6Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 7) Viewed from the South. A large built-in planter borders the massive fireplace and Entrance.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-7Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 8) Viewed from the South. Three limestone columns balance the cantilevered roof. A built-in planter is to the left, the Entrance is to the right of the third column.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-8Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 9) Viewed from the South. Three limestone columns balance the cantilevered roof. A built-in planter is to the left, the Entrance is to the right of the third column.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-9Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 10) Three limestone columns balance the cantilevered roof. A built-in planter is in the center, the Entrance is to the right.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-10Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 11) Detail of the built-in planter. Three openings in the roof allow in light and rain.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-11Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 12) Detail of the opening above the built-in planter.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-12Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 13) Floor to ceiling windows border both sides of the Entrance. A red tile signifies FLW’s approval of the completed building.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-13Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 14) Glass windows are embedded into the stone wall as-well-as the ceiling.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-14Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 15) Glass windows are embedded into the stone wall as-well-as the ceiling.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-15Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 16) View of the center of the restaurant from the South. This section is bridged between two small hillsides. Steel trusses were obtained from the aircraft carrier Ranger.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-16Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 17) View of the Entrance from the from the East. Constructed of stucco and limestone. Stone walls are constructed in the same manor as Taliesin. The massive fireplace is to the left of the front Entrance. A horizontal row of small windows that run just below the soffit on the South side of the restaurant.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-17Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 88) View of the center of the restaurant from the South. This section is bridged between two small hillsides. Steel trusses were obtained from the aircraft carrier Ranger.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-18Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 19) View of the circular "Hamburger Bar" from the South. It was modified as a separate room for parties and special occasions. Although the wall is circular, the room and roof above are hexagonal. Roof rafters extend outward forming a trellis. The roof is topped with a decorative spire.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-19Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 20) View of the Entrance from the East. A flat roof cantilevers out over the Entrance from the massive fireplace. Three columns balance the cantilevered roof.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-20Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 21) View of the restaurant from the private circular room.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-21Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 22) View of the circular "Hamburger Bar". Although the wall is circular, the room and roof above are hexagonal. Roof rafters extend outward forming a trellis.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-22Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 23) View of the Upper Private Circular Room. Although the wall is circular, the room and roof above are hexagonal. Roof rafters extend outward forming a trellis. Floor to ceiling windows are mitered.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-23Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 24) View of the Private Circular Room, a geometric beauty.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-24Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 25) View of the hexagonal trellis.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-25Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 26) When glass meets stone, it is embedded within the stone.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-26Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 27) Detail of glass, stone, wood and stucco.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-27Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 28) Glass is embedded into the stone columns.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-28Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 29) View of another mitered glass corner.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-29Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 30) A floor to ceiling window on the right side of the door is embedded into the stucco wall. Doors open outward.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-30Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 31) Detail of the Entrance to the private circular room.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-31Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 32) View of the Private Circular Room from the Southeast. The roof is topped with a decorative spire.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-32Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 33) The upper Private Circular Room is now being used as an administrative office for Taliesin.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-33Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 34) View of the decorative spire topping the circular room.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-34Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Exterior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 35) The adjacent rectangular section of the upper room was designated as a storage area.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-35Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 36) View of the interior from the West. This is the last restaurant designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that is still existing. The Entrance is to the right behind the reception desk. A private dining area is at the far end on the left. Two original plant stands used to hold jardinières. Windows on the left look out over the Wisconsin River. The fireplace and gift shop are to the right.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-36
Detail of one of the original plant stands used to hold jardinières.Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 37) View of the interior from the Southwest. Windows on the left look out over the Wisconsin River.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-37Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 37A) Detail of Frank Lloyd Wright designed Riverview Terrace Chairs. These chairs are also in two of the dining rooms at Taliesin, Spring Green. See other Wright designed chairs.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-37ADate: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 38) Detail of the clerestory window design.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-38Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 39) View of the ceiling detail.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-39Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 40) View of the private dining area.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-40Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 41) The fireplace utilizes large and smaller sized stone.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-41Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 42) One of the hundreds of pieces of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright designed.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-42Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 43) Detail of the ceiling design.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-43Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 44) Detail of the clerestory window design. The window on the left has a mitered glass corner.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-44Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 45) Frank Lloyd Wright intentionally lowered parts of the ceiling. The effect accentuates the higher ceiling and creates a more open feel.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-45Date: 2016
Title: Riverview Terrace Restaurant Interior 2016 (1953 - S.367).
Description: 46) View of the ceiling at the Southwest end of the building.
Size: Original 20 x 13.5 Color photograph. Copyright 2016, Douglas M. Steiner.
ST#: 2016.25.0218-46
