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- EIN 36-3703598
- (312) 663-5500
- 53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 720 Chicago IL 60604-3471 USA
- www.savewright.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Historical Organizations
Mission: To facilitate the preservation and maintenance of the remaining structures designed by frank lloyd wright through education, advocacy, preservation easements, and technical services.
Programs: Sponsored an annual conference attended by conservancy members, wright building owners, architects, scholars, preservationists, and wright enthusiasts to share knowledge and experiences with others committed to preserving wright's work.
provide information and technical assistance to members, private and public organizations, and to governmental bodies with respect to wright-related preservation issues. Also, the conservancy is in the process of obtaining the nomination of several frank lloyd wright structures to the unesco world heritage list. Advocate and lead preservation efforts for endangered wright structures, working collaboratively with local and national organizations when appropriate.
provide publications with general interest and scholarly articles about wright's designs and his body of work, endangered wright buildings, restoration methods, experiences of wright building owners, wright buildings for sale, wright-related current research and books. Conduct tours and events centered on the built works of frank lloyd wright.
acceptance and monitoring of preservation easements donated by wright property owners to protect the integrity of wright properties in the future. Most of the expenses related to this activity are for acquiring and acceptance of easements. Monitoring of accepted easements is done partially by qualified individuals on a voluntary basis and partially by paid staff.