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 recorded source groups · SRC-0391, SRC-0392, SRC-10050 - Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0391, SRC-0392, SRC-0393 - Built in 1904
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0392, SRC-0393 - Architectural style: Prairie School
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0392, SRC-0393 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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
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-4751 — Frank Lloyd Wright Sites (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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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.