Scottsdale Monument To Wright Causes Problems

Two planned monuments to honor Frank Lloyd Wright in Scottsdale, Arizona are causing debate.

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November 26, 2001, 12:00 PM PST

"He lived in the Valley for decades, but famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright seems to be stirring up more controversy here after his death than he did when he roamed the small town of Chandler and the desert that is now Scottsdale.Two monuments honoring Wright are nearing reality, but questions have been raised about both, and even one of his architectural disciples says one of the monuments 'should never have happened.'"

Thanks to Tom Collins

FULL STORY: Wright monuments causing contention

Monday, November 26, 2001 in The Arizona Republic

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