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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 1d

The Conservancy was saddened to learn of the death of actress Diane Keaton. Deeply committed to historic preservation, she played a significant role in our efforts to rescue the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Ennis House in 2005. savewright.org/remembering-...

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 4d

Mark your calendar now and save the dates for our 2026 major events! Out and About Wright will take place in St. Louis, May 2-3. And our annual conference will be in the Phoenix area, November 4-8. We hope you plan to join us!

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 5d

Mitered corner windows blur the boundary between indoors and out at many Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, but they pose special challenges to insulate. Read one homeowner's report on efforts to reduce heat loss and condensation. buff.ly/J6jnSMC

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 7d

If you steward a Wright-designed building, you have specific insurance needs. Join us for an online talk on Oct. 21 that aims to help demystify this topic, and hear from an expert in the field about special considerations for insuring historic properties. buff.ly/GphAJJm

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 8d

We're delighted that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was able to join us for our conference and hear about the present and future of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in Western Pennsylvania! buff.ly/ipnkzaI

Fallingwater’s plan to draw fewer but more engaged post-pandemic visitors

Sixty-two years have passed since a Kaufmann family member lived at Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architectural masterpiece. The weekend...

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 11d

The Thorpe Fellowship provides funds for graduate students or emerging professionals in architecture or preservation to attend our annual conference. Read the reflections of the four fellows who joined us in Pittsburgh! savewright.org/thorpe-fello...

Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 14d

The Wright Spirit Award ceremony features short videos highlighting the honorees' accomplishments. You can now stream the videos on our website. Join us in congratulating the recipients for their dedication to preserving Wright's legacy! buff.ly/XsxPlfw

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 24d

This is your LAST chance to bid in the Conservancy’s silent auction! Don’t miss this opportunity to bid on unique experiences in Wright buildings like the ones pictured here, one-of-a-kind collectibles, amazing art, and more! Auction closes 9:30 p.m. EDT. buff.ly/QF8E3vN

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 24d

Many thanks to our Presenting Partner, TAWANI Foundation. Founded by Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), a 2022 Wright Spirit Award honoree, TAWANI Foundation provides support for historic preservation, among other areas. tawanifoundation.org

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 27d

Our pre-conference tour group is enjoying a visit to Polymath Park in Acme, Pennsylvania, today. Polymath Park is home to two Frank Lloyd Wright houses that have been relocated and reconstructed, as well as two houses by Wright apprentice Peter Berndtson. www.franklloydwrightovernight.net

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 27d

Our annual conference kicks off today in Pittsburgh, and we would again like to thank David Pollack Vintage Posters for being a platinum Corporate Partner. Use the discount code FLLW for 10% off anything on dpvintageposters.com through October 31.

Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · 29d

Our silent auction is now OPEN! Check out once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to experience Wright buildings all over the country - the Lovness Estate, Turkel House, Davis House & more! Anyone can participate, bidding is online & proceeds go to our mission. savewright.org/auction

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 14

Huge thanks to Jeff Goodman Consulting for supporting the Conservancy in a number of ways, including as a Corporate Partner at the Silver level. Corporate Partners support our mission and events year-round. jeffsagoodman.com

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 13

Our gratitude to Matteo Ferran Structural Engineers for being a Conference Partner! The firm has been involved in preservation projects at several Frank Lloyd Wright-designed sites, including Fallingwater, which we will be visiting in just five days! matteoferran.com

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 13

Thanks to the Frank Lloyd Wright Field Office Museum at the Hagen History Center for being a Conference Partner! If you haven’t yet, plan your visit to this must-see Wright destination in Erie, Pennsylvania: buff.ly/sZNaiLx

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 12

Blossoms & the Turkel House are a Conference Partner for this year’s gathering in Pittsburgh. We appreciate their support for our mission and their thoughtful stewardship of their 1955 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house. blossomsro.com

Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Foundation's focus is on Wright's direct estate (including the two Taliesins and his intellectual property). The Conservancy as an organization does not exist to own or operate house museums, and we feel that buildings stand the best chance of being preserved if used for their original purpose.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Conservancy is grateful for the support of Unico. The Unico System is a Corporate Partner at the Gold level. Corporate Partners support our mission and events year-round. Learn more at unicosystem.com

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 11

Fallingwater has been integral to the Conservancy since our founding, and we are thrilled that this year’s conference features a very special visit to this iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house. Fallingwater is a Major Partner for our 2025 conference. Plan your own tour at fallingwater.org

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Conservancy is grateful for the support of David Pollack Vintage Posters, a Platinum Corporate Partner. Corporate Partners support our mission and events year-round. Learn more at dpvintageposters.com

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sleep, sip, and savor at Wright buildings nationwide! Our silent auction includes dozens of incredible experiences—many exclusive to the Conservancy. Anyone can bid! Bidding opens Monday, September 15th at 3 p.m. EDT. buff.ly/QF8E3vN

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our deepest appreciation for our Presenting Partner, TAWANI Foundation. Their steadfast support has made them an invaluable partner, not just for our conference, but in carrying out our mission: the preservation of all of Frank Lloyd Wright’s built works. tawanifoundation.org

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 7

Our Corporate Partners are companies that support our mission and events all year long. Please join us in expressing gratitude for the role they play in the success of our annual conference! buff.ly/N3G4SuT

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 6

The Conservancy would like to thank this year’s Major Partners for their significant contributions to our annual conference. It would be impossible for us to present an event of this quality without the resources they provide. buff.ly/T7hD4Dd

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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy @savewrightflwbc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tune in to NBC's "Open House" this weekend for a look at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Turkel House (1955) in Detroit! If you don't catch it when it airs (local times vary), it will be available on the program's YouTube channel by Sunday afternoon. buff.ly/vOQnYFK

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