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A beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Usonian home in the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern PA - 7 miles south of Fallingwater.
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s concept of compression and release was meant to move people through his architecture. Hallways in Wright-designed houses are often narrow, uncomfortable spaces, transitions between living spaces. Although Wright viewed hallways as wastes of space, they were necessary for functional flow throughout the house. ⁠
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Highlights from a recent interview with Philip Palumbo in the Pittsburg Post Gazette. Writer Mary Ann Thomas touches on the history of Kentuck Knob, originally built for local ice cream business owners I.N. and Bernardine Hagan. The Hagans managed to leverage the connection their friends, the Kaufmanns, had to the world's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, who’d designed Fallingwater for them. ⁠
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The article continues with a look into the Palumbo acquisition of Kentuck Knob, what’s been added to the property, preservation and future plans for the National Historic Landmark museum and sculptural artworks.⁠
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Philip shares the story behind the framed photo of his father Lord Peter Palumbo with Princess Diana (in the infamous black ‘revenge’ dress) and some of the bestselling favorites from the gift shop, many of which are exclusive to Kentuck Knob, lots are available to buy online and some that are only available on site to buy after a tour visit…⁠
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#inthepress #interview #pittsburg #newspaperarticle #franklloydwright #preservation #sculpture #artworks taken in Frank Lloyd Wright's House on Kentuck Knob by @kentuckknob

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"Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization." - Frank Lloyd Wright ⁠
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Today we celebrate ✨️World Architecture Day✨️ The Palumbo family, Kentuck Knob and its staff are proud to carry on the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. We look forward to many more years of sharing Kentuck Knob with visitors from around the world. taken in Frank Lloyd Wright's House on Kentuck Knob by @kentuckknob

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Mums (Chysanthemums) are a staple of autumn landscaping. We think they're a great addition to Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, we have them in red, yellow and white outside and in. Which is your favorite? ⁠
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They were first cultivated thousands of years ago in China, and thought to symbolize a long and healthy life. Hundreds of years later the beautiful colors are one of the early signs that fall has begun. The blooms are triggered by the shorter daylight hours at this time of year when buds form naturally. ⁠
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20 hours ago

Autumn is in its full glory 🍂If there is a peak season for Kentuck Knob, this is it. Kentuck Knob was designed to blend seamlessly with its environment, and in the fall, nature puts on its most dramatic show.⁠
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Have visited Kentuck Knob and Frank Lloyd Wright in the Laurel Highlands this season?⁠ Plan your visit on our website or call (724) 329-1901. by @kentuckknob

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3 days ago

"Lose me in the stillness of autumn, where all things rest for a while." - Aurelia Leafsong⁠
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Autumn will always be our favorite time of the year to visit Kentuck Knob and discover the magic of Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture. ⁠
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⁠Plan your visit on our website or call (724) 329-1901. by @kentuckknob

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4 days ago

Then & Now! ⁠
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2026 celebrates 70 years since Kentuck Knob was constructed. The landscape has changed, the organic architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright stays classic.⁠
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There is still time to visit during the remaining tour season, please click the link in our bio for more information. by @kentuckknob

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7 days ago

Frank Lloyd Wright is definitely one of the most well-known architects, though the people who were involved with the construction hold just as much importance to the story of Kentuck Knob. The Hagans hired an array of talented stone masons, carpenters, and an experienced contractor to realise the project. ⁠
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Are you local to Fayette County? Fayette County Friends & Neighbors Day offers FREE Guided House Tours to residents of Fayette County. Call (724) 329-1901 to book your tour now! by @kentuckknob

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8 days ago

Thank you to everyone who attended our Bluegrass & BBQ event.
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We are so lucky to have such beautiful fall weather while enjoyed some great music by the Casselman Valley Travelers and delicious food from the Historic Stone House! ⁠
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Keep an eye on the Kentuck Knob's website for our 2027 special tours & events! by @kentuckknob

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10 days ago

Kentuck Knob is comprised of 58 foundational angles, only 2 being right angles. Visitors can feel Wright's compression and release technique through the distinctive angles, aligned with a blend of sandstone, cypress wood, and flagstone. ⁠
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Discover Wright's organic architecture at Kentuck Knob, plan your visit on our website or over the phone (724) 329-1901. ⁠
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Fayette County Residents can get a FREE Guided House Tour of Kentuck Knob on November 24th! Call to redeem. by @kentuckknob

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11 days ago

"Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization." - Frank Lloyd Wright ⁠
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Today we celebrate ✨️World Architecture Day✨️ The Palumbo family, Kentuck Knob and its staff are proud to carry on the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. We look forward to many more years of sharing Kentuck Knob with visitors from around the world. ⁠
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Thank you Andrew Pielage for wonderful photography! taken in Frank Lloyd Wright's House on Kentuck Knob by @kentuckknob

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13 days ago

“Nature is ever changing—the color of the light changes throughout the day, the color of the season changes. But architecture is static, inert, and that creates a dialogue between the human made—architecture—and the organic and dynamic—the natural world.” –Richard Meier⁠
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Autumn is our favorite season to see Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture within the mountains of the Laurel Highlands ⁠
🍂⁠Plan your visit to Kentuck Knob. Tickets available online, at the visitors center or by phone (724) 329-1901. ⁠
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📸: Tom Bush @tb4hisglory taken in Frank Lloyd Wright's House on Kentuck Knob by @kentuckknob

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17 days ago