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In February 1948, Eric and Pat Pratt wrote to Frank Lloyd Wright, requesting that he design a home for them, to be located in The Acres, a cooperative community in Galesburg, Michigan. The Pratts decided that they would build the house themselves, and asked that he design it to be built in stages, so they could add on as their family grew. The task would prove to be quite a challenge. The Pratts began their home in 1950, working until dark many nights, as well as forgoing vacations. During the spring of 1951, Wright toured the homes in both The Acres, and Parkwyn developments. The Pratts noted that at each house, Wright found “numerous almost fatal faults” including poorly laid blocks. Despite Wright’s criticism, the Pratts continued, and moved into their home in September 1951, and then continued to work through the fall of 1954, adding additional bedrooms and a family room.
In this book, the Pratts and their adult children share their memories of building and living in their special home. The Pratt house still stands proudly today, along with three other Wright homes in The Acres.
Softcover, 123 pages
