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In 1937 architect frank lloyd wright built a house for industrialist hibbard johnson.
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Did so many of frank lloyd wright s roofs leak.
Racine frank lloyd wright s legacy includes famously leaky roofs.
While on the one hand it leads to progress it also invites trouble.
The water seeped through directly above johnson himself dripping steadily onto his bald head.
They have not kept organic nature rain and snow at bay.
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Frank he said you built this beautiful house for me and we enjoy it very much.
Technological improvements have since made flat roofs much easier to weather proof than technologies allowed for in the 1930 s when wright designed falling water.
The landmark sc johnson administration building 1525 howe st which he designed in 1936 is no exception.
One rainy evening johnson was entertaining distinguished guests for dinner when the roof began to leak.
Frank lloyd wright was famous for his leaky roofs.
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His modern wigwam one of the architectural wonders of the 20th century was treated with reverence by the workers who spent three years repairing the damaged roof.