Wescott House/ Hartman Rock Garden (May 13, 2020)

 This to the left and directly below is the Wescott House, designed in 1906 by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright. It is a Prairie Style house. The owner of the house Burton Wescott had a long history in business and politics in Springfield, which included the Presidency of the Westcott Motor Car Company. The house was later purchased by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy and restored to its former glory. Tours of the house are usually offered though currently the tours are on hold due to the Covid 19 epidemic. The three buildings below the Wescott House are interesting buildings in the area of the many to be found there.

The remaining photos below are of the Hartman Rock Garden, another interesting place on my motorcycle ride. In fact more photos of both places can be found on my Racing with the Wind blog page. I was able to tour this interesting site  as there is no admission charge though donations are accepted. It was built Ben Hartman from 1932-1944. It was started as a project to keep him busy during the Great Depression. After his death his wife Mary maintained it for 53 years.
Today it is maintained by the Friends of the Hartman Rock Garden. 
Both places I visited today were first time visits and greatly enjoyed both places.