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Hours |
Mar-Nov Wed-Mon 4-6 tours a day; Jan-Mar 1-3 tours a day. In-depth tours at 11am most days (rates higher) |
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Transportation |
From downtown, take Rte. 33 east to NY 198 west to Parkside Ave. exit, bear right off Rte. 198 onto Parkside Ave., go 2 lights to Jewett Pkwy., and turn right. Martin House is 2 blocks up at Jewett and Summit |
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Phone |
716/856-3858 |
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Web site |
www.darwinmartinhouse.org
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Prices |
Admission $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 students |
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Closed |
Jan-Mar closed Tues and Thurs |
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Other |
Reservations strongly recommended |
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A must for any lover of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. One of his greatest works -- the man himself called it his "opus" -- this Prairie-style home was designed and constructed between 1903 and 1906. The 10,000-square-foot residence was built for Mr. Martin, one of Buffalo's wealthy industrialists and perhaps Wright's biggest booster. With its low-slung profile and emphasis on the horizontal it was -- and remains -- an amazing piece of architecture. A tour of the inside reveals the architect's genius for expanding spaces and hiding bookcases. A major, painstaking, and masterful restoration has re-created large parts of the complex from scratch. The spectacular new visitors center -- a sleek, glass pavilion designed by Toshiko Mori -- opened on the grounds in 2009.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
