Luminary Nights at the Dana-Thomas House

301 East Lawrence Avenue,Springfield IL 62703

16 November, 2022

Description

The volunteers of the Springfield Civic Garden Club have once again prepared a stunning array of holiday decorations for the Dana-Thomas House. We're pleased to offer the opportunity for you to enjoy their creations in the evenings. This year, every evening experience will include a 30-minute guided tour featuring the interior decorations, and the exterior of the site will be illuminated with LED candles in the windows and in other areas of the site. Holiday events are always very popular at the Dana-Thomas House, so reservations are strongly encouraged. Guests without reservations are welcome to stop by the front door to ask about tour availability; additional guests may be added at the door if the tour has not reached capacity. Important Notes: 1. The Dana-Thomas House includes 12,600 square feet of architecture, split over 16 levels separated by stairs. Please keep this in mind when reserving your tour. 2. Photography, video and other recording are only permitted outdoors; indoor photos, videos, and other recording are not permitted. 3. Tours will begin at the front door of the house on Lawrence Avenue; please arrive a few minutes before your scheduled tour to meet your guide and check in. 4. To ensure a safe and meaningful experience, admission to the house will be by guided tour only; guests are expected to stay with their guide during the tour. About the Site The Dana-Thomas House was designed and built between 1902-1904 by renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It was constructed for Susan Lawrence Dana, a Springfield socialite, philanthropist, and activist who collaborated with Wright on his first "blank check" commission to design a home in which she could advance her ideas about democracy and education. At 12,600 square feet, with 35 rooms and over 100 art glass windows, when completed in 1904 it was the largest and most extravagant home Wright had designed thus far in his independent career as an architect. Today it is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources; with most of its original furnishings and art glass still intact, it is one of the most complete of Wright's Prairie style homes in the United States. Parking The Dana-Thomas House is located at 301 East Lawrence Avenue in Springfield, Illinois. A free parking lot is located directly across the street from the house, at the northeast corner of Fourth Street and Lawrence Avenue.