Dana-Thomas House Foundation

Dana-Thomas House Foundation The Dana-Thomas House Foundation supports the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site which preserves one of America's premier architectural treasures.

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902. The Dana-Thomas House (DTH) was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902 for Susan Lawrence Dana, a forward-thinking socialite living in Springfield, Illinois. The home, the 72nd building designed by Wright, contains the largest collection of site-specific, original Wright art glass and furniture. Wright’s first “blank check” commission, the home has 35 rooms

in the 12,000 square feet of living space which includes 3 main levels and 16 varying levels in all. Rightfully regarded as a local treasure, the DTH is a gorgeous house museum. Following its acquisition of the House, the Illinois State Historic Preservation Agency undertook a major restoration project. The results yielded a beautifully preserved example of Mr. Wright’s genius. Beyond the essence of an architectural masterpiece of international significance, the house is a brilliant showcase of craftsmanship in glass doors, windows and light fixtures; terra cotta sculpture and an exquisite mural; it is the best preserved and most complete of Frank Lloyd Wright’s early “Prairie” houses.

05/25/2026
Zoo Booth with the Henson Robinson Zoo is at the Dana-Thomas House today! Stop by from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and see and ...
05/23/2026

Zoo Booth with the Henson Robinson Zoo is at the Dana-Thomas House today! Stop by from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and see and learn about the animals!

We had SO much fun hosting a group of 60+ from the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy last Friday. We even got to ...
05/06/2026

We had SO much fun hosting a group of 60+ from the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy last Friday. We even got to see some of Susan's hats, and, a special bonus was a visit to the Lawrence Education Center library. Susan Lawrence Dana commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design the library as a tribute to her father, Rheuna D. Lawrence, who was president of the school board for many years. Thank you to everyone who attended, our volunteers, and to District 186 for allowing us to visit the school!

Our Annual Dinner was held on April 17th with Kim Bixler as our presenter. Kim’s family owned Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1908...
05/05/2026

Our Annual Dinner was held on April 17th with Kim Bixler as our presenter. Kim’s family owned Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1908 Edward E. Boynton house in Rochester, NY from 1977 to 1994. Kim shared the story of growing up in a Wright house, including the joys and pitfalls.

Thank you to Kim for a great presentation, and thank you to everyone who attended and sponsored the event! Also, a huge thank you to Bob Marcy for making all the centerpieces – they were gorgeous!

Pictures by Jennifer Davis.

We're continuing the Arbor Day Celebration! The Sumac Shop (along with the Old State Capitol and Kidzeum) are giving aw...
04/25/2026

We're continuing the Arbor Day Celebration! The Sumac Shop (along with the Old State Capitol and Kidzeum) are giving away free tree seedlings! Stop by the Sumac Shop today between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm and get a Fragrant Sumac! Limit 1 tree per family please.

The Sumac Shop is located at 302 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield, IL, across the street from the Dana-Thomas House. The Sumac Shop is open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

New items in the Sumac Shop! Check out the Art and Nature Activity Book, and two new board books - Charley Harper's Boo...
04/24/2026

New items in the Sumac Shop! Check out the Art and Nature Activity Book, and two new board books - Charley Harper's Book of Colors and Charley Harper's I Am Wild - Animals in America's National Parks.

Available at www.sumacshop.com or visit 302 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield, IL (across the street from the Dana-Thomas House) any day between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm.

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Marilyn Lawler who passed away on April 16th.
04/21/2026

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Marilyn Lawler who passed away on April 16th.

Celebrate the life of Marilyn Lawler, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center - Springfield.

Friday, April 24th is Arbor Day, and the Sumac Shop (along with the Old State Capitol and Kidzeum) are giving away free ...
04/20/2026

Friday, April 24th is Arbor Day, and the Sumac Shop (along with the Old State Capitol and Kidzeum) are giving away free tree seedlings! Stop by the Sumac Shop on Friday, April 24th or Saturday, April 25th between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm and get a Fragrant Sumac! Limit 1 tree per family please.

The Sumac Shop is located at 302 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield, IL, across the street from the Dana-Thomas House. The Sumac Shop is open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Address

302 E Lawrence Avenue
Springfield, IL
62703

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12177889452

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