Wilbur Wynant House

Infobox Modern building


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name = Wilbur Wynant House
location_town = Gary, Indiana
location_country = United States of America
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architect = Frank Lloyd Wright
client = Wilbur Wynant & Etta Wynant
engineer =
construction_start_date= 1916
completion_date = 1917
date_demolished = January 9, 2006cite web|url=http://www.nationaltrust.org/Magazine/archives/arc_news_2006/011706.htm|title= Fire Guts Rare FLW House in Indiana|accessdate=2008-02-22|date=2006|publisher=National Trust]
cost = 9,000 USD
structural_system =
style = Prairie School|

The Wilbur Wynant House also known as 600 Fillmore or simply the Wynant House was a home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The home was part of his American System Series.cite web|url=http://www.chameyer.net/600fillmore.html|title= 600 Flimore|accessdate=2008-02-22|date=2005|publisher=Chris Meyers] Although the home was built in 1916, it was not discovered to be by Frank Lloyd Wright until 1995. During the end of the home's lifespan it was in poor condition. The home was purchased by David Muhammad who planned to restore the house. On January 9, 2006 a fire burned most of the house down.

Floorplan

The Wynant House was a model of the American System Series known as Model D-101 and was the only known Frank Lloyd Wright home of its type. The home had 3 bedrooms and a bathroom all located on the second floor. A living room, dining room and a kitchen were found on the first floor. The home also had a garage located on the first floor.

Fire

On January 9, 2006 the Wynant House burned down. Officials suspect arson as the cause of this unexpected fire.citeweb|url=http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2006/02/06/wright_house_restoration_will_be_costly/7522/|title= Wright house restoration will be costly|accessdate=2008-02-22|date=2007|publisher=UPI]

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