RUSSELL AND RUTH GOETZ KRAUS HOUSE

KIRKWOOD, MO

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Russell and Ruth Goetz Kraus House is a historic residence located in Kirkwood, Missouri. Built in 1955, the house was designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright in his signature Usonian style. The Usonian style is characterized by its use of natural materials, flat roofs, and open floor plans that prioritize function over form.

The Kraus House is a prime example of Wright's Usonian architecture, featuring an L-shaped floor plan, a carport, and a central chimney that divides the living and dining areas. The house is constructed of a mixture of brick, concrete, and wood, with large windows that provide ample natural light and views of the surrounding landscape. The interior of the house features built-in furniture and cabinetry, as well as a large stone fireplace that anchors the living room.

The house has been carefully preserved over the years and remains largely unchanged from its original design, with the exception of a few minor modifications made by the Kraus family. In 1987, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its significance as a prime example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian architecture. Today, the Kraus House is open for public tours and is a popular destination for architecture enthusiasts and Wright aficionados.

RUSSELL AND RUTH GOETZ KRAUS HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KIRKWOOD MO. US MID #8402900030

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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RUSSELL AND RUTH GOETZ KRAUS HOUSE
120 N BALLAS RD
KIRKWOOD
MO
63122

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MID # 8402900030
Name RUSSELL AND RUTH GOETZ KRAUS HOUSE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.624402, -90.446283
CODES FIPS State Code: 29
FIPS County Code: 189
US Census Tract: 218402
US Census Block: 1022