Out and About

Winter Break

Linda Mahoney and Hubert Herring traded in New York’s ice and cold for Hilton Head’s beaches. Good trade!

Hilton Head beach

Sea Pines Nature Preserve in Hilton Head, SC

Photos by Linda Mahoney

Kendal Trip to Usonia Historic District

A hearty band of Kendalites braved the cold for a tour of Pleasantville’s Usonia Historic District whose houses were designed by students of Frank Lloyd Wright. Three houses were designed by Wright himself. The group was able to tour one of the Wright-designed homes, still occupied by its original owner, 100-year-old Roland Reisley. He discussed Wright’s approach to home design, including details in his own house, such as angles, geometric shapes, horizontal lines, and large windows, using materials such as wood and stone.

The Trip

Welcome to Usonia, photo by Carolyn Reiss

Smallish and geometric shaped houses prevail, photo by Harry Bloomfeld

The People of the Trip

Roland Reisley standing in the living room of his Frank-Lloyd-Wright-designed home.

Photos by Harry Bloomfeld

Noted Features of Wright’s Designs

Wood and stone as materials, plus lots of large windows

Narrow hallways

The bathroom includes the geometric design features

Photos by Carolyn Reiss