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Martin House Announces Strategic Partnership to Launch Coles House Foundation

The Mellon Foundation has awarded Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House a $150,000 grant to assist the new Robert T. Coles House Foundation in creating a Coles House Museum. These funds will specifically support the Foundation in organizational and programmatic development and strategic planning that will open the Coles House as…
Kellie
May 20, 2024
Imperial Hotel Exhibition
Exhibition Celebrates Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel News

Exhibition Celebrates Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House presents its inaugural exhibition: “Thought-Built: The Imperial Hotel at 100.” Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel, the exhibit features architectural fragments, archival materials, rare books, and multimedia drawn from various collections. The Imperial Hotel in Tokyo was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first international commission.…
Kellie
February 1, 2024
Stickley side chair
New Acquisitions Martin House History

New Acquisitions

Martin House regularly acquires new works of art that enhance our collection. Our most recent addition is a Side Chair made by Gustave Stickley at The Craftsman Workshops, Eastwood, New York, ca. 1905. The armless oak chair was featured in the furniture company’s catalogue from 1909 listed as item No.382.…
Martin House
May 25, 2023
Wisteria Mosaic Fireplace
Hearth and Home Martin House History

Hearth and Home

Frank Lloyd Wright felt the hearth was the heart of the home. Not surprisingly, the Martin House features four fireplaces. Each tells a story, such as the pair of beautiful sunburst-patterned fireplaces. The first is an inviting golden-mortared hearth that dominates the north wall of the first-floor reception room; while…
Martin House
February 16, 2023
Woodpecker table runner
Museum Store Spotlight Museum Store

Museum Store Spotlight

During the past few years, we have all spent more time dining at home – creating a desire for many to set a more stylish table. As a result, we have experienced an increase in demand for beautiful tabletop products sold at the Museum Store. Especially popular has been a…
Martin House
February 16, 2023