Farnsworth House [IL]
The Farnsworth House is one of the most significant architectural works of the 20th century. The home, built in 1951, was conceived as a country retreat for Dr. Edith Farnsworth in 1945. The structure "represents the ultimate refinement of [architect] Mies van der Rohe's minimalist expression," and is "perhaps the fullest expression of modernist ideals," according to the home's website. Today, the home stands as a historic house museum and monument to architectural excellence.
The house offers guided tours, while the website offers a history of the house, a brief biography of Mies van der Rohe, and visitor information. In order to contact the website via email, use the "contact" link located at the bottom of the webpage.