After a short introductory films, we were escorted on an hour long tour of this, one of the first of Frank Loyd Wright's "Prairie" houses. Following the death of her husband, Mrs Dana commissioned Wright with a carte blanche, blank check commission. He started with an existing Italianesque home and completely recreated a masterpiece of interconnected yet individual spaces. The... More

The Dana-Thomas House was an incredible look at FL Wright's work. With so much of the original furniture and features still intact and so much beautiful art glass the house was well worth the visit. The house is huge and every room is beautiful. I can't wait to see more of his homes but this one is going to be... More

This was the BEST Wright home I have toured. A very unique use of light and space. Wonderful representative gift shop with reasonably priced wares. A special State historic site. One with many many original Wright furnishings and windows.

This is a prime example of Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie style of architecture, and one of his most extensive designs. What sets this location apart from other Wright homes is that it includes original Wright-designed furnishings and much original art glass. This was a fascinating tour! We were told that the house has more than 12,000 sq. ft. on 16... More

OK, Falling Water has location, but architecturally, the Dana-Thomas house is something every Frank Lloyd Wright fan should see. We've been to a half a dozen of his homes, and this is one we could live in. There are lots of stairs and lots of rooms and our volunteer docent brought them all to life.

Took an 8th grade class here today. I have been to his studio in Wis. near the house on the rock. So this was a treat for me. Our 8th graders have been studying Mr. Wright this year and they were quite taken by this home. You will find a library where Mrs. Thomas would open it on Thursday to... More

Tour was given by state historic association rather than by.Wright Foundation, making it, to us, a more laid back, but still informative one. Home is large, in good repair and with much original furnishings.

When you've exhausted your interest in Abraham Lincoln, take a tour of this home. It was actually built and owned by the Lawrence family, but the daughter married a Dana, and the Thomas publishing company then owned it for a while (and did not sell it off piecemeal). The result is a name that is a bit confusing. Anyway, this... More

The Dana Thomas house is a must see in Springfield, IL. It is an amazingly beautiful and interesting house. Yes, there is a fee to tour it, but you get a really comprehensive look into the life of this wonderful woman and her relationship with Frank Lloyd Wright who designed almost everything you see. I highly recommend this sight.