National Register of Historic Places

Dana, Susan Lawrence, House

Dana, Susan Lawrence, House is a historic place in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74000774.

Springfield, Sangamon County, IllinoisListed July 30, 1974NRIS #74000774★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Dana, Susan Lawrence, House?

The Dana–Thomas House is a Prairie style house at 301 East Lawrence Avenue in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, it was built for the philanthropist Susan Lawrence Dana around an existing 1860s house. The main house to the east, at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Fourth Street, is connected with a library–gallery to the west. In addition to the main house, the estate includes a carriage house. The building is operated as a historic house museum by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The Dana–Thomas House Foundation helps preserve the house, hosts events and programs, and raises funds.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Dana, Susan Lawrence, House
City
Springfield
County
Sangamon County
Listed on the National Register
July 30, 1974
NRIS reference number
74000774
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.79417, -89.65136
When was Dana, Susan Lawrence, House listed on the National Register?

Dana, Susan Lawrence, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1974.

Where is Dana, Susan Lawrence, House located?

Dana, Susan Lawrence, House is located in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois at approximately 39.79417, -89.65136. See the map above.

Is Dana, Susan Lawrence, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Dana, Susan Lawrence, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.