David Wright Home

Yesterday, I was fortunate to tag along with Ed and several other photographers and see this beautiful property.  We had a special time so we were the only ones on the grounds and had our own private time in the home.  It is so unique and I so hope they can restore it to it's original condition.  There was such a peace on the grounds and in the home.  Enjoyed it all immensely.

I think the tours are ending for awhile, but if you ever get the chance for a tour be sure to take advantage.

In 1950, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a home for his son David and daughter-in-law Gladys on 10 acres in the middle of citrus groves at the base of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. The design elevated the home in the form of a spiral rising from the desert floor, converting the treetops into the lawn and revealing 360° views of the mountains forming the valley. Mr. Wright title of the plans “How to Live in the Southwest.” Completed in 1952, the David Wright House is one of three spiral designs realized by Mr. Wright and the precursor to the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. The house is regarded as Mr. Wright’s last residential masterpiece.

The David and Gladys Wright House Foundation is working to restore and maintain the David Wright House and grounds, to celebrate the artistic legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright at the site of one of his most unique and architecturally significant houses through tours, educational programs, exhibitions, lectures, research facilities, events and performances, and to inspire creativity in future generations of artists and architects.  The Foundation aims to Preserve Wright’s last residential masterpiece, Celebrate the artistic legacy of Mr. Wright, and Inspire future generations of artists and architects.

Baseball Card Exhibit - Phoenix Art Museum

Ken Kendrick - major owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks has a spectacular baseball collection worth millions.  He allowed the Phoenix Art Museum to show about 36 of the most famous and in mint condition cards.  We attended this event and it was very interesting.  I will post a few of the cards here.    While it was so nice to see the cards from all eras back into the 1800's, my favorite was his one of Harmon Killebrew.   Harmon was a family friend and a wonderful man and baseball player.

If you missed this exhibit you missed a great site.