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THEY CALL IT A WEED,
So we will ignore it.
"BENEATH OUR FEET"
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On this visit By whO cameras makes one of the most extensive exterior observations recorded of the

Masterpiece called Robie house. Unless you have been there in person you have never seen Robie like this.
The detail, angles and
contour shape of the
house border from
madman to genius. You
have to understand
that the Robie house, like
many of Frank Lloyds
Wright's works were
inspired by Japanese
architecture.
The open areas, divided
rooms, interior windows,
balconies, courtways and
overhanging roof.

The photo on the left
shows the obscured
balcony stairway on the
south west end of the
building.
The north side of the house and the garage , located
on the south
side of the house. The air conditioners in the window
are an eyesore over what is now a gift shop.
Wright can be
credited with the
invention of the split
level in American
architecture. His
radical designs of
the early 20th
century seem
futuristic. The
Robie house
preservation of
stain glass
and wood from the
original construction
are priceless.
In these rare photos By whO cameras
take you inside the enigmatic Robie
house.
The vertical stained glass windows, wood work and
electric lights surrounding a central fireplace
are classic examples of Frank Lloyd Wright design.
The room on the right was recently used as a gift store
during the exterior renovation.
The room on the left has radiators, covered in classic decorative steel radiator
covers. on the right isa picture of the inner court yard on the south side of the
house.
This obscure stairway leads to the second floor of the house from the rear
courtyard.
View from the rear courtyard through a
newly reconstructed brick fence. The
picture on the right shows the

south side of the house and its signature
overhanging roof.
The newly rebuilt wall blends well with the
original design however it also obscures
the rear view of the home.
The over hanging roof of the west or front balcony of
the Robie house provides a semi secluded sanctuary
above the hustle of local traffic. Large planters are
placed through out the exterior of the home.
Although the house has a fortress like appearance
This balcony was oddly designed to be accessed from
the street level.
A sign of an earlier more peaceful time, or the
Japanese influence in the design? Probably both. The
world was not at war as it would be by 1914.
Archival Photofiles, Special Collections Research
Center, University
Digital Photography by
Jerry Pittman

hisshado@yahoo.com
In 2002 By whO cameras visited the Robie house during its exterior
renovation. In 2004 our cameras return to update the progress on
the Robie house
Robie HouseRevisited
The balcony has two entrances on the
north and south side of the home. Both
facing the east and obscured from view.
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