The House on the Rock (The Story of a Dream)

Jordan, Alex

Published by Spring Green, 1989

About this Item

4°. ca. 140 pages. Paperback, Umschlag unten kl. Ausriss, good condition. Sprache: Englisch, many pictures. ------- Alexander John Jordan Jr. (March 3, 1914, Madison, Wisconsin - November 6, 1989) was best known as the creator of the House on the Rock, an eccentric architectural and entertainment attraction in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Jordan tried a variety of conventional paths in life before focusing on his childhood love of architecture and electronic gadgets. Atop his favorite wilderness retreat, the 450' tall Deer Shelter Rock, Jordan began construction of a peculiar Japanese House in 1945. The structure imitated the "fusion with nature" design style of Frank Lloyd Wright. Although he initially tried to keep curious onlookers away, Jordan found that he could finance additional electronic and architectural projects at the site by charging a tour fee. Using this money, Jordan continued to build his complex of uncommon interests until his death in 1989, aged 75. Seller Inventory # 50132

Bibliographic Details

Title: The House on the Rock (The Story of a Dream)

Publisher: Spring Green

Publication Date: 1989

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st.