One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Usonian Houses Hits the Market in Wisconsin for $425K
The Charles L. and Dorothy Manson House in Wausau challenged the architect to work within an original budget of $7,500 in 1938.
The Charles L. and Dorothy Manson House in Wausau challenged the architect to work within an original budget of $7,500 in 1938.
An early Usonian-style home by Frank Lloyd Wright is now for sale in Wausau, Wisconsin, a couple hours north of Wright’s Taliesin East campus in Spring Green. The landmarked 1938 Charles L. and Dorothy Manson House features many historic details—including what some believe to be the first installation of Wright’s now-famous perforated window screens. After completing a full restoration, the current owners of six years are ready to hand over the keys.
A 44-foot-long gallery with built-in bench seating leads to the main living area. The clerestory windows that illuminate the space feature Wright's now-famous perforated screens on the exterior—a feature that may have been first used here.
Photo by Bryan Hung
The gallery steps down into the living area, where there is more original furniture, built-in shelves, and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace. Local Ringle bricks and red tidewater cypress are used throughout the interior, aligning with the exterior facade.
Photo by Bryan Hung
A few steps lead down into the living area, which features a unique corner window displaying more of Wright’s perforated screens.
Photo by Bryan Hung
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