Published on : Tuesday, May 8, 2018
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trail is a self-guided architectural adventure featuring 13 Wright-designed buildings open to the public throughout Illinois, where Wright lived and worked during the first 20 years of his career. Stops along the trail include Oak Park, home to the world’s largest collection of Wright-designed buildings, Chicago, Geneva, Rockford, Belvidere, Springfield, Kankakee, Hampshire and Dwight. The Frank Lloyd Wright Trail was approved by the General Assembly on April 26, 2018.
“In honour of National Travel & Tourism Week, I’m excited to announce the new Frank Lloyd Wright Trail in Illinois, paving the way for more domestic and international travellers to enjoy authentic experiences throughout Illinois,” said Cory Jobe, Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism. “The new trail celebrates Frank Lloyd Wright history and his connection to Illinois, allowing tourists from around the world to discover the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America’s greatest architects.”
Nearly 60 years after Frank Lloyd Wright’s death, visiting Wright buildings is as popular as ever. Last year, the Frank Lloyd Trust welcomed more than 150,000 visitors to its five sites, from all corners of the globe – with 90,000 visiting the Home and Studio alone. This summer, official Frank Lloyd Wright Trail road signs will be displayed across Illinois.
“This is a very exciting moment for the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. It’s wonderful to be part of this project, spearheaded by Illinois Office of Tourism,” said Celeste Adams, Frank Lloyd Wright Trust President & CEO. “We are looking forward to the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail in Illinois and welcoming guests from around the world to see all that Frank Lloyd Wright has to offer and experience Wright history here in Illinois.”