Wright in Racine
April 2009
Sunday April 5, 2009
Wright Proclamation
Posted by: mhertzberg at 10:58AM CST on April 5, 2009
Photo (c) Al Krescanko    

      Frank Lloyd Wright will be honored in Wisconsin Thursday April 9 thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Jim Doyle. The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of his death was at the initiative of Inga Hagge, a member of the board of Wright in Wisconsin.

      The text of the proclamation follows:

Proclamation
Frank Lloyd Wright Remembrance Day
April 9, 2009
WHEREAS the State of Wisconsin recognizes the value of architecture and the built environment to human society in Wisconsin and the nation; and

WHEREAS Frank Lloyd Wright was declared the “Greatest American Architect of All Time” by the American Institute of Architects; and

WHEREAS Wright was born in Richland County, Wisconsin on June 8, 1867, and made his home and studio in Spring Green, Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS six existing Wisconsin properties designed by Wright are designated as National Historic Landmarks; and

WHEREAS Wright’s legacy continues to attract thousands of tourists to Wisconsin each year; and

WHEREAS Wright is the subject of hundreds of books, and thousands of articles, and scores of exhibitions, including a major exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York this spring; and

WHEREAS Wright revived the “Prairie” architectural style, popular with contemporary designers and home buyers; and

WHEREAS Wright’s architectural philosophy known as “Organic Architecture” holds great relevance in today’s world of shrinking resources and growing environmental awareness; and

WHEREAS Wright drew inspiration for many of his designs from the natural beauty of Wisconsin, and he cherished his Wisconsin home, Taliesin, in the valley of his mother’s family;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Doyle, Governor of Wisconsin, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2009, the 50th anniversary of Wright’s death,

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT REMEMBRANCE DAY
in Wisconsin, in memory of Wisconsin’s most famous son.

Wright in Wisconsin will host its annual Wright and Like tour in Madison, Saturday June 6.

Links:

Wright in Wisconsin:

http://wrightinwisconsin.org/

Thursday April 2, 2009
Conservancy's Scherubel to retire
Posted by: mhertzberg at 3:55PM CST on April 2, 2009
Photo (c) Mark Hertzberg

      The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy announces the retirement of Ron Scherubel, the organization's executive director. Scherubel has been the executive director for eight years, and will stay with the Conservancy until a new director has been hired. I am grateful for Ron's friendship, counsel and support as I worked on my books and on my web site. Best wishes to you, Ron!!!

The text of the Conservancy's press release follows.


    

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BUILDING CONSERVANCY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETIRES

Chicago, Illinois - The Chicago-based Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy announces the retirement of its Executive Director, Ron Scherubel.

A resident of Evanston, Illinois, Scherubel has served in that capacity for the past eight years – a period of significant growth and financial stability for the organization.

Scherubel joined the Conservancy in 2001 after a 32-year career in law, having retired as Group Vice President and General Counsel of the Sara Lee Foods Division of Sara Lee Corporation. His business and legal skills have helped grow the Conservancy into an internationally recognized force in the preservation and protection of the built works of America’s most noted architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Scherubel will continue in office until his replacement is hired.

“My time with the Conservancy has been the most satisfying and meaningful phase of my career,” Scherubel said. “It is encouraging to know that there are so many good people dedicated to the preservation of this important architecture. My commitment to the vital work of the Conservancy will long survive my term as Executive Director.”

During his tenure, the Conservancy has been successful in saving several Wright buildings from certain demolition or serious deterioration. It has also found new and sensitive owners for dozens of Wright homes, and provided restoration and conservation advice to many Wright building owners. In 2008, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Conservancy successfully nominated ten Wright-designed buildings to the U.S. Tentative List for future inscription on the United Nations’ prestigious World Heritage List.  

 “The Conservancy is deeply grateful to Ron for eight years of dedicated service to our organization,” said Jane King Hession, President of the Conservancy’s Board of Directors.  His legal acumen, negotiation skills and perseverance contributed to positive outcomes for several Wright properties that might otherwise have been lost or severely compromised.”

The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is an international not-for-profit historic preservation organization. Its mission is to facilitate the preservation and maintenance of the remaining structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright through education, advocacy, preservation easements and technical services.
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