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Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House

A prime example of Usonian architecture, this residence in Madison, Wisconsin, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as affordable housing.

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The Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House, located in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, is a shining example of Frank Lloyd Wright's "Usonian" architecture. Built in 1936-1937, this house is recognized as one of the designer's masterpieces and is the first of the country's suburban homes to use a "carport" design. It is one of the most significant examples of mid-century modern architecture in the United States and has been designated a National Historic Landmark.

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