I have walked past this building more times than I can ever imagine, yet have never been inside or paid it much notice, but doing this project changes how you look at the world around you and makes you take notice of things.
The Unity Temple was Frank Lloyd Wright's first major public building and was the first monumental building to be made entirely of pourable concrete. It broke all rules of religious architectural tradition, it has no front entrance and no steeple. To many passersby it looks quite unassuming, yet is stunning in its simplicity.
OMG! My home town! I went to high school just down the block from here. I was the same way - lived there through my early 20s and only went into the FLW home & studio about 2 years ago.
wow! The joys of 365 project - looking at the world through different eyes.
Thanks for sharing this history.
great POV used. would be interesting to see more of this temple
@nwpixelchick I live in Chicago, but in the Galewood area so Oak Park is just across the road so to speak so expect some more places you will recognize.
@livvy There is a rather unassuming entrance way at the side of the building.
@ninaganci I am waiting for when my daughter gets back from school , she is interested in architecture so it will be nice to do it together. I am hoping that I will be able to take pics inside.
Nice work!
Wondering if there is now front door.....how do you get in?
Thanks for sharing this history.
great POV used. would be interesting to see more of this temple
@fjmom @pittcj17 Thank you
@livvy There is a rather unassuming entrance way at the side of the building.
@ninaganci I am waiting for when my daughter gets back from school , she is interested in architecture so it will be nice to do it together. I am hoping that I will be able to take pics inside.
@altadc @dollycreek @tremerryn @mikekutz Thanks so much for your comments.