In 2003, Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House went to auction as buyers considered moving it; preservation groups paid over $7.5 million to keep the Illinois landmark on its original site

In 2003, Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House went to auction as buyers considered moving it; preservation groups paid over $7.5 million to keep the Illinois landmark on its original site

In 2003, the Farnsworth House found itself in jeopardy as it hit the market, raising fears of dismantlement. Various prospective buyers aimed to relocate the iconic structure, jeopardizing its architectural integrity. Luckily, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and devoted locals rallied together, ultimately securing the house at auction for over $7.5 million. Today, this architectural marvel stands proudly, drawing visitors eager to e…

In 2003, Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House went to auction as buyers considered moving it; preservation groups paid over $7.5 million to keep the Illinois landmark on its original site - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

The Farnsworth House was built for Dr. Edith Farnsworth as a weekend retreat (Image Credit: William E. Dunlap via National Trust for Historic Preservation) A modernist house in Illinois came surprisingly close to being taken apart and moved away from the landscape it was designed for. In 2003, the Farnsworth House, designed by Ludwig Mies ...