John and Isabel Burnham House explained

John and Isabel Burnham House
Location:2602 Lake Shore Dr., Long Beach, Indiana
Coordinates:41.7489°N -86.8494°W
Architect:Wright, John Lloyd
Architecture:Prairie School, International Style
Added:August 1, 2013
Area:Less than
Mpsub:John Lloyd Wright in Northwest Indiana
Refnum:13000085[1]

John and Isabel Burnham House, also known as the Pagoda House, is a historic home located at Long Beach, LaPorte County, Indiana. It was designed by architect John Lloyd Wright and built in 1934. It is a five level house located on the shore of Lake Michigan. The house is a blend of Prairie School and International Style architecture with hipped and pent roof forms. The house is sheathed in stucco and salmon colored brick. Also contributing is the house site with extensive stone terracing.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Listings. 2013-08-09. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 7/29/13 through 8/02/13 . National Park Service.
  2. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2016-05-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: John and Isabel Burnham House . 2016-05-01. Kurt West Garner. PDF. March 2012. .