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Dana-Thomas House


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 17 attractions in Springfield
Traveller Description: Reopened on April 23, now open 9-4 Wednesdays through Sundays. more »
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Attraction type: Historic home
Address: 300 East Lawrence Avenue Springfield, IL
Tel: 217-782-6776

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5 of 5 stars
Northeastern US
12 Oct 2009

If you're in Springfield to see Lincoln sites, don't ignore the Dana-Thomas house just because it has nothing to do with Lincoln. The house is fascinating not only for the design, but for the furnishings and other contents as well. The tour was very thorough, and the guide was knowledgable. It's only a short drive from the Lincoln sites, too. more

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5 of 5 stars
Toronto, Canada
9 Nov 2008

Even if you are visiting Springfield strictly for Linolniana, this needs to be on your list of places to see. It is F. L. Wright`s largest residence and very impressive, both inside and outside. Tours are through and excellent. Don`t skip this one! more

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5 of 5 stars
Wheaton, Illinois
13 Jul 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Being from close to Chicago, we have seen our fair share of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Even though we didn't actually like the exterior, there are so many amazing features of the home, we loved every minute of the tour. We had a great guide - she was knowledgeable about Wright as well as the owner of the home -... more

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4 of 5 stars
Arizona
18 Jul 2007

Last year when visiting Springfield we didn't get a chance to tour the Dana-Thomas House but in July 2007 we headed back and took the tour. What a treat! We like to visit any Frank Lloyd Wright home or building and this one did not disappoint. It was an intricate design with 16 levels. I do not see how anyone... more

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5 of 5 stars
Palatine, Illinois
26 Mar 2007
1
person found this review helpful

We ended our trip to Springfield with a tour of the Dana-Thomas house, a fabulous Frank Lloyd Wright building. The tour cost $3/adult and $1/child and lasted 1 1/2 hours but my kids never complained. In fact, they loved the many stairwells and nooks and crannies in this highly original house. The house has the largest collection of original Wright... more

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5 of 5 stars
Indianapolis, Indiana
18 Apr 2006
3
people found this review helpful

For any fan of Frank Lloyd Wright or 20th century residential architecture, the Dana-Thomas House is a must see. Not only do you tour an incredibly well preserved example of FLW's early vision of the Prairie Style (compare and contrast the architecture with nearby Victorian and revival homes), but you also see nearly intact interior furnishings. Chairs, beds, light fixtures,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Saint Louis, Missouri
3 Jul 2005
7
people found this review helpful

This house was built for Susan Dana by Frank Lloyd Wright just after the turn of the century (the 20th century!) It is simply stunning and absolutely fascinating. It has been preserved in nearly pristine condition and the docents are clearly in love with the place, so each puts his or her own spin on your tour. It will take... more

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4 of 5 stars
Yokohama, Japan
31 Aug 2008

英語のみですがガイド付きツアーで内部を見て回ります。 FLWファンのみならず建築に関わる方は必見かと思います。 入場... more

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Dana-Thomas House Address

300 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL
Tel: 217-782-6776