USA 26. MONONA TERRACE

Thursday, September 18, 2014 continued

Ok, it's another Wright building but there is a twist. A convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin.

Although Frank Lloyd Wright's original 1938 design for this building was rejected by the county board, he continued to seek support for the plan (and alter its design) until his death in 1959. In 1990, Madison Mayor resurrected Wright's proposal. In 1997, nearly sixty years after Wright's original inception, Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center opened its doors.

 

 

Evidently designed during his "circle" period.

Our expert guide at Monona was Sarah, a sister who works there and who gave up her lunch time for us.

Entry hall.

 

Theatre.

Wright made several alterations to the design of Monona Terrace during his lifetime. Although the exterior design is Wright's, the interior as executed was designed by former Wright apprentice Anthony Puttnam of Taliesin Associated Architects.

 

Planter box

The Ball Room.

 

Looking up the spiral stair to the skylight.

The rooftop terrace.

View of the Capitol building.

 

Monona Lake view.

Thank you Sarah for the excellent tour.

Lloydnalex

 

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