Wright In Milwaukee

05/13/2026

Frank Lloyd Wright Trail Welcome Weekend is almost here, and the Burnham Block is adding extra tour hours to celebrate.

Additional Welcome Weekend tours:
• Friday, May 15: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:15
• Sunday, May 17: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30

Regular Saturday tours: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:15

Reserve your spot at http://wrightinmilwaukee.com/visit.html.

Tours last approximately 40-50 minutes. Tours include two buildings (Model B1 and a Two-Family). A portion of the tour takes place out of doors (weather permitting)

04/23/2026

Frank Lloyd Wright Trail Welcome Weekend is coming up May 15–17, and our friends at Monona Terrace are offering additional tours as part of the celebration. It’s a great opportunity to explore Wright’s “dream civic center” and his lasting imprint on the project.

Monona Terrace tour times:
• Fri, May 15 — 1 pm
• Sat, May 16 — 10 am & 1 pm
• Sun, May 17 — 10 am & 1 pm

Tickets: mononaterrace.com/experience-monona-terrace/tours-and-education/
Plan your Trail visit: franklloydwrighttrail.org/

Participating sites include Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block, A.D. German Warehouse, First Unitarian Society Meeting House, Johnson Foundation at Wingspread, SC Johnson Administration Building and Research Tower, Taliesin and Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, and Wyoming Valley School.

03/30/2026

📅 Lecture: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bogk House — A Bold Experiment in Milwaukee

Join Professor Emeritus Richard L. Cleary for a lecture examining Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1916 Bogk House and its place within Wright’s work during this period.

Cleary will discuss the Bogk House in the context of Wright’s evolving architectural ideas, including his use of ornament inspired by non‑Western sources. The talk also highlights the Bogk family’s role in early 20th‑century Milwaukee and how their commission provided Wright with an opportunity for experimentation.

📍 Conrad A. Elvehjem Building, UW–Madison
🕕 Wednesday, April 22 | 6:00–7:30 PM

This lecture is supported by the University Lectures Committee and sponsored by the UW–Madison Department of Art History, with additional co‑sponsors.

🔗 Event details and registration:

Scholarly lecture by Richard L. Cleary, Professor Emeritus, School of Architecture, University of Texas at Austin

03/30/2026

✨ Upcoming Wright Design Series Event ✨

Monona Terrace is hosting a talk that explores a pivotal moment in the renewed public interest in Frank Lloyd Wright during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It’s a great opportunity for anyone curious about how Wright’s legacy was reexamined and revitalized during that period.

📅 The Wright Revival: Madison’s Rediscovery of Frank Lloyd Wright
Thursday, April 9 | 6 PM CT
Presented by Anna Andrzejewski, Frank Lloyd Wright Professor of Modern American Architecture (UW–Madison)

The lecture looks at three major developments that shaped this resurgence:
• the Elvehjem Museum’s 1988 exhibition on Wright and Madison
• the long‑awaited approval to construct Monona Terrace
• the creation of Taliesin Preservation in Spring Green

Drawing on archival materials, interviews, and contemporary news coverage, Andrzejewski traces the people, institutions, and cultural forces that helped bring Wright back into public focus decades after his death.

Attend in person at Monona Terrace or join virtually via Zoom. Register here:

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12/10/2025

🎉 They say all good things come in threes… and here’s ours: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has put our Burnham Block restoration project on the front page!

This marks the third major news story this week celebrating the restoration of the Model C3 bungalow, returning it to its original 1916 appearance and ensuring that Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision continues to inspire future generations.

Front‑page coverage like this shines a spotlight not only on the importance of preserving Wright’s architecture, but also on Milwaukee’s unique role in his vision to make beautiful design accessible to everyday families.

Read the full story here:

The home, built in 1916, was part of the famous Wisconsin-born architect's plan to make affordable model homes for the middle class.

12/09/2025

📰 We’re in the news again!
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block is making headlines as our Model C3 bungalow restoration project moves forward — with plans to convert the home into additional museum space for the public to enjoy. This means more opportunities to experience Wright’s vision firsthand, learn about our rich architectural heritage, and connect with history in a living, neighborhood setting. Read the full article here:

Burnham Block will gain a marquee bookend.

12/08/2025

✨ Big news from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block! ✨
We’re excited to share that a major restoration project is about to begin on our historic American System-Built Homes Model C3 bungalow.

This important work is made possible through a Save America’s Treasures grant from the National Park Service, with generous support from the Barbara Meyer Elsner Foundation, the Herzfeld Foundation, and contributions from more than 100 individual donors. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life!

Want to learn more about the history and significance of this project? Check out this article:

One of Milwaukee's Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes is almost hidden in plain sight on the corner of Layton Boulevard and Burnham Street under an altered roof, behind 1950s stone cladding, through the off-the-rack mid-century louvered storm door and an enclosed porch. But it's about to be completel...

12/05/2025

We're thrilled to share that Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block has officially been designated a Milwaukee County Historic Landmark. This recognition honors Mr. Wright’s visionary design and the lasting impact these homes have on our community.

📅 Come celebrate this milestone with us and step inside a living piece of architectural history! Join us for guided tours on December 13 or December 27.

👉 Reserve your spot and learn more here: http://wrightinmilwaukee.com/visit.html

11/27/2025

As many in the Wright community know, a little over three months ago Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block lost Barbara Meyer Elsner—an esteemed member of our Advisory Board and a long-time member of our Board of Directors.

In June, Barbara gifted us a remarkable handcrafted copper desk set created by Elbert Hubbard’s Roycrofters Workshops. Founded in 1895, the Roycrofters were celebrated for their furniture, metalwork, printing, and writing, and by 1915 they were producing finely crafted desk sets. Objects like this beautifully situate Wright’s American System-Built Homes within the broader context of the early twentieth-century Arts and Crafts movement. It is likely that Barbara’s desk set dates from this period.

Barbara was present for its installation in the B1 bungalow, ensuring it was placed with care and security. Her thoughtful guidance and generosity made this moment especially meaningful. We remain deeply grateful to Barbara for this invaluable gift and for her lasting contributions to the Burnham Block and the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright.

11/24/2025

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the Wright fan who has it all? From our newly published "Frank Lloyd Wright's Bogk House: A Bold Experiment" to unique Burnham Block holiday ornaments, we've got you covered! Visit us from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on public tour days or order select items online at https://my-site-108810-104811.square.site/. All proceeds from book purchases made directly through our site benefit the restoration and maintenance of the Burnham Block.

09/27/2025

Special tours! Rare book sale! Join us today and tomorrow for Doors Open Milwaukee and snag a copy of the brand new Bogk House publication - exclusively available on the Burnham Block before its wider release. 100% of proceeds benefit our restoration work!