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Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House Museum

Explore Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian masterpiece in Florence, Alabama; a unique blend of architecture, history, and innovative design open for public tours.

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Discover the Rosenbaum House Museum in Florence, Alabama, the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structure in the state and a prime example of his Usonian home concept. Built in 1939 for the Stanley Rosenbaum family, this architectural gem offers guided tours showcasing Wright's vision of affordable, functional, and beautiful homes for middle-class America.

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  • Tuesday 10 am-4 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-4 pm
  • Friday 10 am-4 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-4 pm
  • Sunday 1 pm-4 pm

Local tips

  • Tours are guided and last approximately 45 minutes; the last tour starts at 3:15 PM.
  • The museum includes some of the original Wright-designed furniture.
  • Parking is available across the street from the Rosenbaum House.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    From downtown Florence, head west on E Tennessee St toward N Court St. Turn right onto N Court St, then left onto W College St. Continue onto Riverview Dr. The Rosenbaum House Museum will be on your left. Parking is available across the street from the Rosenbaum House. Parking is free.

  • Public Transport

    While public transportation options directly to the Rosenbaum House are limited, the closest bus stops are located along Florence Blvd. From there, it's approximately a 15-20 minute walk north along Riverview Drive to reach the museum. Check local transit schedules for the most up-to-date information. Bus fare is approximately $1.25 - $2.00.

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The Rosenbaum House, located in Florence, Alabama, stands as the only structure in the state designed by the iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Constructed in 1939 for Stanley and Mildred Rosenbaum, it exemplifies Wright's Usonian home concept, aimed at creating affordable and aesthetically pleasing homes for middle-class families. Wright scholar John Sergeant called it 'the purest example of the Usonian'. The house showcases Wright's signature style with its L-shaped design, flat roofs, cantilevered eaves, and integration of natural materials like cypress wood, brick, and glass. Large windows and an open floor plan seamlessly blend the indoors with the surrounding landscape, embodying Wright's concept of organic architecture. The original design in 1940 was 1,540 square feet; a 1948 addition expanded the home to 2,624 square feet to accommodate the Rosenbaum's growing family. The Rosenbaums lived in the house until 1999, after which it was donated to the City of Florence. Following a meticulous restoration, the house opened as a public museum in 2002, displaying original Wright-designed furniture and offering guided tours. Visitors can explore the home's unique architectural details and learn about the Rosenbaum family's life within this Usonian masterpiece.

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