OT: Visited Fallingwater yesterday

[LionJim]

I'd seen a thousand pictures but nothing can prepare you for the sheer breathtaking beauty of the house the first time you see it. I literally stared at it with my mouth open.

I still remember walking down the ramp at the Guggenheim Museum fifty years ago, so I guess I should have been better prepared to be amazed, but, no.

 

[Jovialgent]

I'd seen a thousand pictures but nothing can prepare you for the sheer breathtaking beauty of the house the first time you see it. I literally stared at it with my mouth open.

I still remember walking down the ramp at the Guggenheim Museum fifty years ago, so I guess I should have been better prepared to be amazed, but, no.

That's good to hear, Jim. I live less than an hour away so I've been there a half dozen times, but I always enjoy it.

 

[LionJim]

That's good to hear, Jim. I live less than an hour away so I've been there a half dozen times, but I always enjoy it.

Yeah, the tour guide said that it's different every time you visit, every season is different. I can believe it. Can't believe I took so long to see it.

 

[PSU&Trout]

Yeah, the tour guide said that it's different every time you visit, every season is different. I can believe it. Can't believe I took so long to see it.

Saw it in spring, want to catch it in fall. Fish the Youck and visit Fallingwater, perfect!

 

[sluggo72]

did the roof leak?? I mean they all do!

 

[Jovialgent]

Yeah, the tour guide said that it's different every time you visit, every season is different. I can believe it. Can't believe I took so long to see it.

There are so many treasures in this country, both natural and man made, but time and money limits what most people can visit in a lifetime. One of the TV shows I really enjoy is Aerial America because it takes me to places I will never see and gives me ideas for those I hope to see.

 

[LurkerLazarus]

One of the TV shows I really enjoy is Aerial America because it takes me to places I will never see and gives me ideas for those I hope to see.

I feel the same way about good pornography.

 

[Nitwit97]

There are so many treasures in this country, both natural and man made, but time and money limits what most people can visit in a lifetime. One of the TV shows I really enjoy is Aerial America because it takes me to places I will never see and gives me ideas for those I hope to see.

Is that on PBS? I saw one on Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Awesome.

Also , to OP, always wanted to see Fallingwater. On our next trip to Pittsburgh I will force the family there.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Also , to OP, always wanted to see Fallingwater. On our next trip to Pittsburgh I will force the family there.

well worth it. It's an amazing concept and construction.

 

[Jovialgent]

Here is a construction photo of Fallingwater. Wow.

 

[Jovialgent]

Is that on PBS? I saw one on Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Awesome.

Also , to OP, always wanted to see Fallingwater. On our next trip to Pittsburgh I will force the family there.

It's on Smithsonian.

 

[Jovialgent]

And this is the site before the house was built.

 

[Jovialgent]

One final photo from me. Fallingwater in the fall.

 

[LionJim]

Also , to OP, always wanted to see Fallingwater. On our next trip to Pittsburgh I will force the family there.

well worth it. It's an amazing concept and construction.

Our tour was at 12 so we spent the morning at Fort Necessity National Battlefield, in Farmington, twenty minutes from Fallingwater. That was a great experience as well. The story of the battle, and of the French and Indian War, was very expertly tied to the formation of the National Road from Cumberland to Wheeling, and beyond. It was a good day.

 

[Jovialgent]

Our tour was at 12 so we spent the morning at Fort Necessity National Battlefield, in Farmington, twenty minutes from Fallingwater. That was a great experience as well. The story of the battle, and of the French and Indian War, was very expertly tied to the formation of the National Road from Cumberland to Wheeling, and beyond. It was a good day.

Many people may not realize there is another Wright house built just a few miles away called Kentuck Knob. It is open to the public as well.

https://uncoveringpa.com/kentuck-knob

 

[Woodpecker]

I feel the same way about good pornography.

Or even bad pornography

 

[We Are . . .]

Many people may not realize there is another Wright house built just a few miles away called Kentuck Knob. It is open to the public as well.

https://uncoveringpa.com/kentuck-knob

Been to both. Fallingwater is in a beautiful setting but Kentuck knob, IMHO, is the more livable house.

 

[JWB389]

I liked Aerial America until they took the unnecessary slap at Paterno in the PA episode. Could not believe they mentioned JS.

There are so many treasures in this country, both natural and man made, but time and money limits what most people can visit in a lifetime. One of the TV shows I really enjoy is Aerial America because it takes me to places I will never see and gives me ideas for those I hope to see.[/QUOT

 

[nits74]

One final photo from me. Fallingwater in the fall.

Thanks for posting these. Had not seen the older ones.

P.S. Glad you've taken the leap and started to post. You add to the board!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Our tour was at 12 so we spent the morning at Fort Necessity National Battlefield, in Farmington, twenty minutes from Fallingwater. That was a great experience as well. The story of the battle, and of the French and Indian War, was very expertly tied to the formation of the National Road from Cumberland to Wheeling, and beyond.

I'm envious. With all the times I was in the region (mostly to kayak the Yough), I never was able to carve out some time to visit the Rev War and French & Indian War sites. I was usually with a group of friends, and none of them were as in to history as was I.

 

[psuro]

Was at Kentuck Knob and Fallingwater in 2016 - both are beautiful, but to me, Fallingwater is just a tremendous combination of art, architecture, engineering and passion. (both by Wright and the Kaufmanns).

If you have any chance to go there, go see it. And think of what it would have been like in the 1930s, trying to design, build and explain this structure to people.

 

[Jovialgent]

The final cost for the home and guest house was $155,000, which included $75,000 for the house; $22,000 for finishings and furnishings; $50,000 for the guest house, garage and servants' quarters; and an $8,000 architect's fee. From 1938 through 1941, more than $22,000 was spent on additional details and for changes in the hardware and lighting.

Wright made the cover of Time Magazine in January, 1938 (with the house behind him).

 

[LionJim]

I'm envious. With all the times I was in the region (mostly to kayak the Yough), I never was able to carve out some time to visit the Rev War and French & Indian War sites. I was usually with a group of friends, and none of them were as in to history as was I.

The NPS historians did their job carefully and well. Excellent presentation.

For families with kids, they had a playground designed to mimic the larger park, down to the round fort.

A very fine time was had by one and all.

 

[psuro]

 

[LionJim]

The NPS historians did their job carefully and well. Excellent presentation.

For families with kids, they had a playground designed to mimic the larger park, down to the round fort.

A very fine time was had by one and all.

One other thing about Fort Necessity is that, unlike what you’ll find at just about any other battlefield park, the entirety of the battle took place right in front of you, as you visit. The woods from which the French and Natives fought are there still and you easily see exactly how the battle transpired.

 

[GulfCoastLion]

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Thanks for posting psuro. Truly remarkable achievement.

 

[Ranger Dan]

I'd seen a thousand pictures but nothing can prepare you for the sheer breathtaking beauty of the house the first time you see it. I literally stared at it with my mouth open.

I still remember walking down the ramp at the Guggenheim Museum fifty years ago, so I guess I should have been better prepared to be amazed, but, no.

One of my favorite places to visit. Not only a brilliant artist, but pushed the limits of architectural engineering with fallingwater (first use of cantilevered structure) and function (designed three legged chairs to work with uneven floor). There is another great Frank Lloyd Wright house near Ohiopyle PA called Kentuck Knob. It’s also spectacular.
https://kentuckknob.com/

 

[Nitwit97]

It's on Smithsonian.

Thank you. Then I saw something similar. Still sounds cool.

 

[Nitwit97]

well worth it. It's an amazing concept and construction.

Thank you, will put it on my bucket list. I was Arch Eng major. We had a four day trip to Chicago, as a one credit course. We toured Wright’s house in Chicago. The detail was amazing. The kids room is designed to look like a theater in Chicago. He even designed the furniture, true architectural genius.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Not only a brilliant artist, but pushed the limits of architectural engineering with fallingwater (first use of cantilevered structure)

that's going a tad overboard. Cantilever had been used in bridges in the late 1800s before it was ever used in houses. Frank Lloyd Wright first used it in the Robie House (in Chicago) in 1906, which predates Fallingwater.

 

[Jovialgent]

Thank you. Then I saw something similar. Still sounds cool.

Most are repeats now and they run often. They've done all 50 states, some big cities like NY and Chicago, etc. They run an hour and I think you will enjoy them.

 

[Ranger Dan]

that's going a tad overboard. Cantilever had been used in bridges in the late 1800s before it was ever used in houses. Frank Lloyd Wright first used it in the Robie House (in Chicago) in 1906, which predates Fallingwater.

But, as I recall, he was the first to use in home construction. Also, not sure how a bridge could be cantilevered

 

[manatree]

Thank you, will put it on my bucket list. I was Arch Eng major. We had a four day trip to Chicago, as a one credit course. We toured Wright’s house in Chicago. The detail was amazing. The kids room is designed to look like a theater in Chicago. He even designed the furniture, true architectural genius.

.......one of Bandini’s students.

 

[sluggo72]

that's going a tad overboard. Cantilever had been used in bridges in the late 1800s before it was ever used in houses. Frank Lloyd Wright first used it in the Robie House (in Chicago) in 1906, which predates Fallingwater.

Here’s the problem though 100% of his flat roof designs leaked water. Including Falling Waters

 

[BBrown]

I'd seen a thousand pictures but nothing can prepare you for the sheer breathtaking beauty of the house the first time you see it. I literally stared at it with my mouth open.

I still remember walking down the ramp at the Guggenheim Museum fifty years ago, so I guess I should have been better prepared to be amazed, but, no.

It is very cool, some times literally with the moisture on the walls, but the Kaufman's must not have been a tall family. LOL.
The positioning of Falling Waters is amazing but as for a house and a pretty amazing view I prefer Kentucky Knob about 20 minutes down the road.

 

[BBrown]

Yeah, the tour guide said that it's different every time you visit, every season is different. I can believe it. Can't believe I took so long to see it.

Spring is my favorite time when there can still be some snow in spots and Mt. Laurel also blooming. Pretty cool. Fall is awesome as well.

 

[BBrown]

Our tour was at 12 so we spent the morning at Fort Necessity National Battlefield, in Farmington, twenty minutes from Fallingwater. That was a great experience as well. The story of the battle, and of the French and Indian War, was very expertly tied to the formation of the National Road from Cumberland to Wheeling, and beyond. It was a good day.

LOL, my old stomping ground, so to speak.

 

[Ranger Dan]

did the roof leak?? I mean they all do!

Yes, this is a famous quote bu Wright and why he had water from the roof run through the house.

 

[Fayette_LION]

I'd seen a thousand pictures but nothing can prepare you for the sheer breathtaking beauty of the house the first time you see it. I literally stared at it with my mouth open.

I still remember walking down the ramp at the Guggenheim Museum fifty years ago, so I guess I should have been better prepared to be amazed, but, no.

Hope you also visited Kentucky Knob also. Another FLW master piece

 

[WestSideLion]

Falling Water is on the agenda for our next trip to Pittsburgh. Kentuck Knob is a great nugget from this thread. We’ll check it out as well.