In a message dated 06/19/2000 10:28:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Stopped at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, certainly the
>  absolute worst such interior I've ever seen - an ignorant, bombastic
>  Klassical, without a hint of subtlety or art, except the peculiar Mercer
> tile floor in the rotunda.
>
Have you ever been to Henry Mercer's house, Fonthill, outside of Doylestown,
PA? If not, I endorse a visit.

>  Next morning we took the $50 tour of Fallingwater, and I'm afraid my
dubious
>  forebodings were confirmed. ...
>
>  Wright's arrogant incompetence in such things as unforgivably demanding
>  tolerances on the windows, poor reinforcement, uncomfortable furniture,
>  pointlessly low ceilings and dark halls - the whole thing was an
>  embarrassment to me - what an abuse of trust and power!
>
Amen! I'm a victim of FLW peer-pressure! I really disliked FLW's work, until
I actually physically saw some of the buildings, particularly the Robie
House, and Fallingwater. I now appreciate the artistry of his vision;
however, I think any architect's clients deserve a roof that doesn't leak.

Sign me,
ONEdryCat under a gable