SC Johnson Administration Building
1939Frank Lloyd Wright's revolutionary 1939 office building for SC Johnson in Racine, featuring dendriform columns and the 1950 Research Tower.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's revolutionary 1939 office building for SC Johnson in Racine, featuring dendriform columns and the 1950 Research Tower.
26 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pulling up to Shiloh House, you're looking at what was once the heart of a very ambitious religious experiment. This was the home of John Alexander Dowie, the founder of Zion, Illinois. Dowie, a controversial figure,…
This seemingly peaceful spot played a vital role in preparing soldiers for conflicts across the globe. From 1892 to the early 1970s, Camp Logan served as an Illinois National Guard base and rifle range. It was named…
This isn't just another old house; it's a survivor! The Henry I. Paddock House is the oldest house in Winthrop Harbor, offering a glimpse into the town's very beginnings. Henry I. Paddock built this place around 1860.…
Pull over for a second and take a look around – you're driving through a time capsule! This is the Near North Historic District, a neighborhood that tells the story of Waukegan's early growth through its amazing…
Prepare to crane your neck! This spot marks the location of the Waukegan Building, a true game-changer for the city. Back in 1925, Waukegan was booming, but it lacked a building that truly reflected its ambition. Enter…
Once the tallest building in Waukegan, this historic hotel has stood for nearly a century. The Hotel Waukegan opened its doors in 1927, during a time of significant growth for the city. Standing twelve stories high, it…
This hotel, built during an economic boom, represents the roaring twenties in Waukegan. The Karcher Hotel opened its doors in 1928, a time of great prosperity for the city. Its location, near the train station and…
Just off the coast here lies a magnificent time capsule, frozen in the depths of Lake Michigan. This is the final resting place of the SS Wisconsin, an iron-hulled package steamer built in 1881. She was making her usual…
This unassuming house holds a dark secret: it's where Bridget McCaffary was murdered, leading to a landmark legal case in Wisconsin.In 1842, John McCaffary built this house. Just a few years later, he killed his wife,…
Get ready to salute, because this is the only boot camp in the entire U.S. Navy. In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt approved the establishment of Naval Training Station Great Lakes. Construction began in 1905, and…
Prepare to be amazed by one of the most pristine and largest works of famed architect David Adler! This is the Lester Armour House. Designed in 1931, the Lester Armour House is considered one of Adler's purest…
Imagine a place where creativity thrives, a haven for artists nestled in the Illinois landscape. That's Ragdale. Designed by renowned Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw as his family's summer home, Ragdale was…
A castle-shaped cheese shop off I-94 in Wisconsin. 100+ varieties and cheese curds that squeak.
Prepare to be amazed; you're near a vision of affordable American living designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright. This is the Lloyd Lewis House, built in 1939. Wright designed it as a Usonian home for Lloyd Lewis,…
Imagine crafting pivotal speeches on these very grounds, speeches that would shape the Democratic party for a generation. This is the Adlai E. Stevenson II Farm, the home and sanctuary of a man who twice ran for…
Beneath the waves, just off this coast, lies a piece of history you can't see from here: the Rosinco, a luxury yacht turned warship, now a shipwreck. Originally named Georgiana III, this yacht was built in 1916. During…
This unassuming reserve center stands on ground that was once a major U.S. Army post, Fort Sheridan, with a history stretching back to the late 19th century. Named for Civil War General Philip Sheridan, the fort was…
Check out that house! It's a rare example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style right here in Highland Park. Designed by Wright and built in 1905, the Mary W. Adams House is a two-story home with a light stucco exterior…
This 125-foot brick water tower has been a landmark in Highland Park since 1930. Built between 1929 and 1930, the Highland Park Water Tower was the city's third attempt at providing reliable water pressure. It was…
Pull over! This unassuming house is actually an early example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style. It was commissioned in 1906 by George Madison Millard, a rare book dealer, and his wife, Alice. This was the first of…
See that house? It's a piece of architectural history, designed by someone who learned from the master himself, Frank Lloyd Wright. Back in 1921, Haerman Lanzl commissioned architect John S. Van Bergen to design this…
Prepare to be amazed by a building that looks like it landed from the future: the Johnson Wax Headquarters! Designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright, the Administration Building opened in 1939, followed by the…
Prepare to witness a cornerstone of American architecture! The Willits House in Highland Park isn't just a pretty building; it's considered one of the very first, truly great Prairie School houses designed by Frank…
Pull over here for a peek at a rare gem: a Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School home! Built in 1905, the Thomas P. Hardy House is a stunning example of Wright's vision. Thomas P. Hardy, a businessman, commissioned Wright…
Frank Lloyd Wright's revolutionary 1939 office building for SC Johnson in Racine, featuring dendriform columns and the 1950 Research Tower.
Ever wonder where Chicago's elite went to escape the city bustle? The Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area offers a glimpse into that tranquil past. Businessman Edward L. Ryerson, seeking respite, built a cabin here in…