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THE WRIGHT LOOK

So widely revered is Wright (1867-1959) that he entered Pop culture consciousness when Simon & Garfunkel, one of the best-selling duos in music history, paid tribute with “So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright.”

Wright was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Legend speaks of his mother prophesying about her unborn child becoming someone who would create historic buildings. She was not wrong. Her son’s distinct style helped him become one of the

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