cedar rock state park (lowell walter residence)

A great place to visit to see the FLW Usonion home. Worth the time and effort to FLW fans.We liked the layout and the ability to see the whole area around the home.

If you like FLW architecture, this is a must see. This is one of the few "signature" FLW homes and the only in Iowa. The "signature" designates that FLW personally designed and approved of all aspects of the house, including the furniture. The tour guide was very interesting, informative, and personally interested in our satisfaction with the tour. He is either a great actor, or genuinely loves his job. The story is very nice of the owner who came from a small town to make his fortune in the big city to retire back and become a philanthropist in his home town. Its not far off the highway, and well worth the trip.

Located in Cedar Rock State Park this FLW house is a great example of his later work. It is very well preserved and presented by good guides. You should book your tour in advance for a certain time. You park at visitor center and they take limited groups back to the house in a covered trailer pulled by tractor. Take some time to chat with the staff at the visitor center before or after your tour. They have some interesting wall displays and binders of history about the construction. Especially take note of the correspondence between Mr Walter and Mr Wright.The fee is by donation.

Beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright designed home. The tour was very interesting and gave a great look into the lives of the Walters and the work of Wright. Great guide and the visitor center provides lots of information about other Wright designed homes as well as about the Walter home.

It was a privilege to see this home with all of the dishes, furniture and personal items still intact. It was easy to envision the family enjoying the rooms and Wright once again influencing every detail of the build and atmosphere inside and out. Seeing the boat house was a great opportunity to see Wright's outstanding influence on a very small building. The guide was exceptionally well informed and was able to point out unique features of this home. It is important that this site continues to receive support from the public and those who so love FLW designs. Well worth the drive!

It was nice to visit the house and hear the stories about how Wright controlled every aspect of the house until the time of his death. Makes you wonder if the owners knew what they were in for when they contracted to have him design their new home.

I was fortunate enough to visit this gem while on an architecture trip through Iowa. Glad we got to visit. Another Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece kept in pristine condition. The house is operated by the State of Iowa; great guides and a beautiful setting. Not far off I-80 and definitely worth visiting if you are anywhere near here.

Stumble upon this place on the way to Dubuque. Decided to drop by as I have always like Frank Lloyd Wright building. It was a very informative tour for only $5, it is definitely worth the trip. Although the boat house is not open, we can still enjoy the view of the water, very peaceful and serene. Felt like 1950s all over.

With some concern about preservation of a historic and architectural treasure, I recommend going a bit out of your way to see the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Walter residence. The house exudes authenticity and original condition of the unique design. A reservation assures you a seat on the tram which takes to down the gravel drive entrance to the property and the riverfront boat house. Hearing about the need for increased resources to properly maintain the house was concerning because without them, preservation efforts face an up-hill battle as state funds decline for maintenance of parks and historic sites. Put this one on your list!

If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast, don't miss this property. It is a signed house which is rare in itself. Sits near the river and has a lovely acreage surrounding it.

If you are a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright style, you will enjoy a visit to this home. It is located in the Cedar Rock State Park, 45 minutes by car north of Cedar Rapids. The house has all the original FLW designed furniture. You must call for reservations. As soon as you enter the park, head for the visitors center. The tour includes a van or tram ride (depending on the weather) to the isolated house located on the river in the park.

Great place to see what Frank Lloyd Wright cold do for ordinary people for residences, in a scenic location. Lots of designed furniture, too.

Signed Usonian home and boat house overlooking theCedar River. Very cool! Small gift shop I believe.

For a donation of $5, located at the bend in the Wapsipinicon River in rural Iowa, it is a prime example of organic architecture and a perfect complement to its site referred as his Unison style. Near Quasqueton Iowa, the Lowell Walter's home is kept close to intact with original furnishings and decor. A definite must see.

Sited at the bend in the Wapsipinicon River, this house affords a panoramic river view with a design that is evocative of Fallingwater but on a smaller scale and without a waterfall. Located near Quasqueton Iowa, this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home is superior for its intact original furnishings and decor. Moreover, infrastructure change is limited to the installation of a cutting board in the kitchen counter where the top loading dishwasher was replaced with a front loader. Built in 1950 and donated to the state of Iowa in the early 1980's, the home is remarkable for its retention of the original vision that Wright intended. For a donation of just $5, one can view the whole house including the kitchen, a tour that costs $65 at Fallingwater. Fall in love with Cedar Rock and then go to Fallingwater.