The house features a flat roof with deep overhangs that effectively blur the boundary between indoor living spaces and the surrounding gardens.
The home was constructed using a steel frame, an innovative approach for residential architecture during that era.
Burton Westcott was a wealthy businessman who served as the manager of the Westcott Motor Car Company.
The project restoration required over $5.8 million to return the structure to its precise historical state.
The interior contains a series of art glass windows designed by Wright to provide natural light while maintaining privacy.
The home's design utilizes a cruciform plan, common in Wright’s Prairie School work, which radiates from a central hearth.
The Westcott House is the only Prairie-style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the state of Ohio. Built in 1908 for Burton J. Westcott, the residence features the low-pitched rooflines, deep eaves, and open floor plans characteristic of Wright's early period. Following decades of deterioration, the home underwent a comprehensive restoration completed in 2005 to return it to its original 1908 appearance. The site serves as a museum highlighting Wright's philosophy of organic architecture. Visitors view original and replicated furniture pieces designed by Wright specifically for this household. The structure includes both the main residence and an auxiliary carriage house. It remains a rare example of Wright's work from his transition between his early designs and his later, more abstract projects.
The front exterior facade from the sidewalk at sunset provides the best perspective of the geometric silhouette.
Book your tour online in advance as capacity is limited for interior access.
Wear comfortable, flat shoes as you will be walking across historical floors and through multiple levels.
Check the official website for specialized architectural photography tours if you intend to bring professional camera equipment.
Do not attempt to touch the woodwork, furniture, or glass installations, as the house is a protected historic restoration.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Photography is generally permitted for personal use but flash and tripods are strictly prohibited to protect the interior furnishings.
