3rd Biennial Modernist Homes Tour of Riverwoods, IL

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Riverwoods , United States

Website: https://edithfarnsworthhouse.org/modernist-homes-tour-2025

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Journey into architectural history with the third biennial Modernist Homes Tour hosted by the Edith Farnsworth House. This year, the tour explores the hidden gems of Riverwoods, a village steeped in 20th-century modernist design by Chicago legends Keck & Keck and the prolific “prairie modernist” Edward Humrich. Witness the remarkable resurgence of this architecturally significant community, once facing the threat of tear-downs and overdevelopment.

Enjoy exclusive interior access to five meticulously restored homes on this 3-hour tour, offering intimate glimpses into the best of modernist living. As a special bonus, all ticket holders have the opportunity to visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s stunning Lloyd Lewis House (1939) located nearby. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour. Meet at Riverwoods Village Hall (transportation provided for the five homes). Don’t miss this rare rare opportunity to explore these private homes!

Tickets available HERE

 

On the Tour:

The George Doering House

Architect: Edward Humrich
Built: 1964

The George Gessner House
Architect: Edward Humrich
Built: 1960

The David Minsk House

Architects: Keck and Keck
Built: 1955 (William Keck remodel: 1968)

The Martin and Virgina Tausz House
Architect: Edward Humrich

Built: 1961

The Haskell Wexler House
Architect: Edward Humrich

Built: 1947

Bonus House:

The Lloyd Lewis House
Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
Built: 1939