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MARION MAHONY & MILLIKIN PLACE: CREATING A PRAIRIE SCHOOL MASTERPIECE, PB, 2007. MARION MAHONY & MILLIKIN PLACE: CREATING A PRAIRIE SCHOOL MASTERPIECE With the Help of Frank LLoyd Wright, Herman von Holst, and Walter Burley Griffen, published in 2007 by the Walter Burley Griffen Society of America. Please see photos for the Table of Contents. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mahony Griffin in Sydney, 1930. August 10, 1961 (aged 90). Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Watercolor from the Canberra Design. Artist’s Studio (Section). Watercolor and ink by Marion Griffin 1894. Design for Suburban Residence Exhibit plan 2. Design for Suburban Residence Exhibit Plan 1. Marion Mahony Griffin (February 14, 1871 – August 10, 1961) was an American architect and artist. She was one of the first licensed female architects in the world, and is considered an original member of the Prairie School. Her work in the United States developed and expanded the American Prairie School. Her work in India and Australia reflected Prairie School ideals of indigenous landscape and materials in the newly formed democracies. The scholar Deborah Wood has stated that Griffin did the drawings people think of when they think of Frank Lloyd Wright. (one of her collaborating architects). She produced some of the finest architectural drawing in America and Australia and was instrumental in envisioning the design plans for the capital city of Australia, Canberra. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “iacornboy” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Year Printed: 2007
- Topic: Architecture
- Binding: Softcover, Wraps
- Author: Paul Kruty & Paul E. Sprague
- Subject: Prairie School of Frank Lloyd Wright
- Original/Facsimile: Original
- Language: English
- Publisher: Walter Burley Griffen Society of America
- ISBN: 9780979358807