Dana-Thomas House is a Prairie School house in Springfield, Illinois. Built in 1904, it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by State of Illinois.
Location: 301 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Springfield, Illinois
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0391, SRC-0392, SRC-10050 - Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0391, SRC-0392, SRC-0393 - Built in 1904
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0392, SRC-0393 - Architectural style: Prairie School
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0392, SRC-0393 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0392, SRC-0394, SRC-0484
Ownership history
Current owner — State of Illinois (as of 1981)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0391, SRC-0393, SRC-3015
Previous owners
- Charles C. Thomas (1944–1969)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-3015, SRC-0394, SRC-7290, SRC-7291 - Susan Lawrence Dana (1904–1944)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-3015, SRC-0394, SRC-4314, SRC-7288, SRC-7289
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0391 — Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Historic Sites) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0392 — Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0393 — SangamonLink (Sangamon County Historical Society) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0394 — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0484 — National Park Service – Frank Lloyd Wright and the National Historic Landmarks Program (NHL Resource Guide) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10050 — Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Historic Sites) – Dana-Thomas House (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3015 — Dana-Thomas House Foundation – Dana-Thomas House (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4314 — flwright.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4751 — Frank Lloyd Wright Sites (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7288 — History of the Dana-Thomas House – Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources (Historic Sites) (Tier 1, government-heritage; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7289 — Susan Zane Lawrence Dana – Landmarks Illinois (Tier 2, preservation-organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7290 — Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs — Dana-Thomas House (Carol M. Highsmith Archive) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7291 — Dana-Thomas House Foundation — Charles Thomas Publisher (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Guided tours daily (by reservation) at 9:30am, 11am, 1:30pm & 3pm. Closed major holidays. Self-guided not permitted; max 15 per tour.
Admission: Free admission; donations encouraged
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Dana-Thomas House?
Yes — Dana-Thomas House is open to the public. Hours: Guided tours daily (by reservation) at 9:30am, 11am, 1:30pm & 3pm. Closed major holidays. Self-guided not permitted; max 15 per tour.. Admission: Free admission; donations encouraged.
Who designed Dana-Thomas House?
Dana-Thomas House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Where is Dana-Thomas House located?
Dana-Thomas House is located in Springfield, Illinois.