4.5Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House(394 reviews) - Worth the huge budget to restore this FLW house Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites
The Rosenbaums ended up spending twice their budget to build this home, but that's nothing compared to what it cost to restore it after Mrs. Rosenbaum donated it to the city of Florence. That cost TEN times their budget. We who really enjoy touring FLW homes, though, appreciate the time and money spent. This is typical FLW. One thing we didn't know was that Wright coined the term "carport" for the cantilever roof that juts out from the home - perfect to park a car under. The guides were great; they gave us a history at the beginning and then mostly let us wander and ask questions. By the way, the home is located in a great neighborhood, and while we went to Florence just to see this home, while you're in the area we also recommend Trowbridge's 1918 ice cream shop!See more..
4.5Larimore Home(4 reviews) - Simpler time Historic Sites Wonderful old home in original condition, heart pine floors, matching fireplaces, full of antiques both from the home originally or donated. Dining in the cellar, but very nice and airy. It's especially nice and cozy at Christmas. Staffed by volunteers from the school, the Associated Women's Organization. They have some great cooks too and can accommodate fairly large groups. I can't give a "when" because we often have holiday get-togethers there.See more..
