Fallingwater Private Tour - Around The Town with Marilyn Forbes - Frank Lloyd Wright Kaufmann House

[S09 Ep18] Get an inside look at one of the most famous buildings in the world as Marilyn Forbes gets a private tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece Fallingwater. Reservations and more information can be found at: fallingwater.org/
Fallingwater is a house designed in 1935 by renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) for the Kaufmann family, owners of Pittsburgh’s largest department store. Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is one of his most widely acclaimed works and best exemplifies his philosophy of organic architecture: the harmonious union of art and nature.
Fallingwater is located in the mountains of Southwestern Pennsylvania, also known as the Laurel Highlands, in Mill Run, Fayette County, which is about 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Wright designed Fallingwater to rise above the waterfall over which it is built. Local craftsmen quarried native sandstone and other materials from the property and completed the construction of the main house, guest house and service wing in 1939.
The Kaufmann family-Edgar J. Kaufmann, Sr. (1885-1955), Liliane S. Kaufmann (1889-1952), and their son, Edgar Kaufmann jr. (1910-1989)-used Fallingwater as a vacation house during their lifetimes. In 1963, Edgar Kaufmann jr. donated and entrusted Fallingwater and the surrounding 469 acres of natural land to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy., a nonprofit conservation organization established in 1932.
Fallingwater is owned and operated by the Conservancy and open to the public to tour as a museum. Fallingwater is surrounded by 5,100 acres of natural land, streams and trails known as the Bear Run Nature Reserve. On July 10, 2019, UNESCO inscribed Fallingwater and seven other Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings to the World Heritage List. In addition, Fallingwater is designated as a National Historic Landmark and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Treasure, and named the “best all-time work of American architecture” in a poll of members of the American Institute of Architects. Since the first public tours began in 1964, Fallingwater has welcomed more than six million visitors from across the globe. Travel+Leisure Magazine stated that Fallingwater is "one of the 12 landmarks that will change the way you see the world."
Fallingwater is the only major Wright work to come into the public domain with its setting, artwork and original Wright-designed furnishings intact.

[@goudagirl6095]

if I had grown up as a child in that house, WHAT an adventure it would be to explore the forest and the stream area under and around the house...as well as the house itself! What a glorious home, one of the most unique and special in all the world. FLW changed the face of architecture forever!

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

It's a tremendous work of art. Would have loved to have been able to stay there. Too late to make it an Air B&B? Haha.

[@carmaela2689]

Well I didn't grow up in that house but I grew up in that area. Just up the road from this house is Ohiopyle state park and Wright's other house, Kentuck Knob. I was really lucky to grow up there. The Laurel Highlands overall is a gorgeous area full of waterfalls, forests, hiking trails, mountains, and rolling farmland.

[@nancycurtis488]

This house is so fantastic and unique for sure. I love it. I live in east Texas…since 1983 close to a town that in the 1930’s had more millionaires per capita then any other town in Texas at the time because of the east Texas oil boom. I noticed a house on the left as we were coming into Kilgore. I thought to myself that the house looked so much, to me, like something that Frank Lloyd Wright must have designed. At one time I noticed it was for sale so I called the realtor. I asked if it was a Frank Lloyd Wright designed house. The realtor had to do some quick research but told me that the house had actually been designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s pupils in the 1930’s. Someone did buy the house…the asking price at the time was just under a million dollars. I wish I could have seen the interior. I have several books about Wright’s designs, including Falling Waters, that I bought at a library sale. Thank you so much for posting this video. Such an amazing house. Nancy Curtis…deep in the pine tree forests of oil rich east Texas.

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

You must have a wonderful eye for architecture to notice FLW influence in the wild! Haha. We're spoiled here in Western PA with 3 local FLW buildings and even a few more from his pupils. I hope you get to visit Fallingwater someday, and if/when you do, add Kentuck Knob to the itinerary as it's only a few miles away. Thanks for watching Nancy!!!

[@Ulexcool]

The guide is adorable.

[@cjstanley1]

This is one of the greatest houses on earth. A must-see.

[@brehanna.55]

I looked this house up on KZbin for my Art Appreciation class! I had no clue it was so close to me! I just might take a road trip one day! Woooooow! ❤❤❤

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

So glad you have discovered this gem. It is an absolutely incredible place to visit, I hope you are able to someday. Please let us know if you can and what you think of seeing it in person! And thanks for watching!!

[@cathal37]

A TRULY MAGNIFICENT HOUSE AND PLACE TO LIVE PEACEFULLY. ABSOLUTE HEAVEN.

[@kayewilson8391]

The reason the “kitchen” looks plain is because he didn’t call them kitchens. He called them workrooms. They were simple and very functional

[@pixelrancher]

What a blessing for Edgar Jr and his partner Paul to leave this residence to the Conservancy with so much of it in original condition and still filled with their artwork and furnishings. So many of these world treasures have been lost to time.

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

YES! A tremendously generous gesture. We're lucky there is such a wonderful team of dedicated individuals who are keeping preserved this wonder of the world.

[@kateharvey3863]

Kitchen is plain because Wright believed kitchen spaces to be for working. Similar to that of an office or any area where a person may want a clear mind to focus and create. Great tour!! Thank you for this

[@jeanmkaufmann]

Falling Water has got to be my favorite Frank Lloyd Wright design. 🙂🇨🇦

[@classicalaid1]

When I was a university student in Pittsburgh I would shop in Kaufman's Department Store all the time. So one of the pebbles on the driveway of Falling Waters is thanks to me.

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

LOL. Thank you for your contribution!

[@VansHalham]

The impact that FLW's designing has on us, is profound. I am so happy that Falling Water is public space.

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

Such an enormous contribution by Edgar Jr to donate it so we all can enjoy it.

[@runwithitcreative]

I used to volunteer at Fallingwater years ago. Great video and the sound quality is excellent.

[@balesjo]

Of all the wonderful homes and other structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater is my favorite. I could imagine living there as a full-time resident and not just a weekend home. So relaxing to be in that natural setting.

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

There's a fantastic feeling in the air there, the water rushing while being surrounded by the beautiful nature. Truly a magical place.

[@tonyallen4265]

Absolutely amazing! Great video. You were totally blessed to have a private tour. Thank you for letting us join you via KZbin.

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

Appreciate your kind words! Thank you for watching!

[@ajadrew]

I'm from England & had not heard of Frank Lloyd - Beautiful architecture that perfectly matches the stunning natural landscape!

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

We're glad that you found our video and got a glimpse at this treasure. Thank you so much for watching!

[@ajadrew]

@@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel Thank you! I've found other videos of houses he's designed - real eye openers!

[@antoniahamilton3201]

I hope you can take some time to further explore this great architect. He also designed the Guggenheim Art Museum in New York among many other significant structures.

[@ajadrew]

@@antoniahamilton3201 I have though not the building you mention - I'll search for it.

[@joseffinat966]

Heb een boek ( Tiffany) maar er zijn ook veel van die mooie glas en lood plus unieke huizen verdwenen ,afgebroken of vervallen en zoiets als Art-deco komt niet gauw meer terug Eeuwig zonde ,zoveel creatie foetsie echt echt echt JAMMER voor die na ons komen

[@austinjones8822]

I went there when I was 10 yrs old. I still love it and cannot wait to go back!!

[@igoersch]

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL house in the world!!!! ❤❤❤

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for watching!

[@hangtimedangjang]

I visited in 2022. It's magnificent.

[@MegaGoodlucks]

Thanks for this awesome history. I have this building on my whatsapp profile for many months until i saw this video. Not realizing the awesome history oand design by the owners. I luv it so much..

[@RoySATX]

Like most people I suppose, I've appreciated Falling Water based on the limited images and descriptions found in books and magazines, all of which seem to show the same few angles of the house and property. This tour has exceeded all of those and in every way. This was so well done, such an intimate, casual, and fun look around I almost feel as if I had been there myself. Thank you both, you've served Falling Water well. I believe, if I'm not mistaken, that Falling Water herself was having a good time of it.

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

This is so wonderful to hear. Thank you for sharing these kind words. This episode was definitely a labor of love, and I'm very pleased it connected with you in that way.

[@user-kh6mk4gg8y]

Thank you so much for this admirable addition to the Fallingwater Archive...dgp/uk

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

Thank you!

[@thebob01]

Absolutely love this house. Had the pleasure of visiting it in July 2023. Pictures and video don't do it justice. It really is an incredible work of art.

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

So glad you were able to go there! You're right, nothing can compare to the magic of being there in person. Thanks for watching!

[@cw5451]

My god, it is breathtaking. If I owned that home, I would never leave it.

[@thetruthspeaksvolumesq4351]

I would never ever leave the driveway again ❤ Gorgeous ❤ 😮 I would dam the creek and fill it with trout and stay in the creek water 😊

[@reeft]

What a lovely guide!

[@partylee007]

I love that place. I did not want to leave once I was there and toured it. And I’d like to go back again. I didn’t see the pool down underneath the stairs because I was part of the public and we weren’t allowed to go down there but I did see the pool up on the hill which was pretty neat, springfed swimming pool on the hill for guests and or staff.

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

I feel the same way, not wanting to leave! Haha.

[@lindakovacs7904]

Best tour ever, thank you

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

Thank you so much!

[@seanohelan8241]

Thank you so much!!!!!! That was fantastic 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

Thank you so much for watching. It was incredible to make this episode happen, we're so happy to share it.

[@carloalbertomagni]

very nice. Thanks. Unfortunately, we could not see the other rooms (e.g., the bedrooms)

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

We were bummed too! Haha. Definitely worth a trip out to see them though. Personally, I've (me, Dave the producer) have been there several times and done the full tour of the whole house and the guest house. Thanks for watching, and let us know if you end up seeing it someday!

[@samatarali5334]

Same here love the dream house the guide is so innocent 😊

[@NAMRONDE1471]

i only see the exterior of this house in my college days when i studied architecture...now i see the inside

[@billgates937]

I live on Maui and have attended awsome New Years' Eve Parties at What was Anonimously Designed by Frank Loyd Wright for Marylin Monroe---I would like to see a full episode by your consortium on His Design Called The Grand Waikapu---it is simply beyond --- Beyond.

[@mariomarcos2288]

Great video! Good job!

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

Thank you so much!

[@cheyennehunter3087]

I adore this home

[@rebekahdusenbury6342]

In awe. ❤ TY for sharing

[@benflick5437]

This video was so sweet. 💕

[@leseditionspac3441]

That's unique.

[@barbaraflores3506]

Just spectacular! Thank you very much.

[@user-wj4mj3tz3u]

That’s really awesome!🎆

[@joseffinat966]

Vraag mij af hoelang de bouw ervan was ,😂 maar misschien ,de waterval betracht is elektriciteit gratis op te wekken ,maar ik denk hoevaak moet ik naar het toilet met al dat gekletter van water ,waarschijnlijk HEEL VAAK 😮) maar inderdaad echt een kunstwerk op zich ,zeker ook het park / bos wat een gezicht met al die Rododendrons als die in bloei staan ,ja een museum op zich, zou wel wat zonlicht missen ,vraag mij hoe vochtig het daar is want een waterval geeft ook veel nevel ,maar alles is echt schitterend aangelegd 👍

[@ericcarr1648]

I really wanted to go check out falling water and take the tour, but knowing now that you can't check out "the hatch", which is to me is the coolest part of it, kinda makes me not want to. That's a bummer. But this is a great video! Thanks for the tour!

[@Agentxphile]

Yeah Absolutely.

[@Samahra01]

In love❤.. Just WOW!

[@fairamir1]

Wish they had shown the guest house

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

The rest of the tour is incredible too. The guest house, the bedrooms, the pool, the garage, all of it is awesome. We're so so thankful we were able to see and record what they were willing to share with us. Normal tours don't allow photos inside at all. And, of course, they were wise to leave some mystery there so people will need to come to take the whole tour themselves. Haha. Hope you get a chance to visit it someday!

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

Amazing to think it was designed and built in the 30's. Visited it recently. So cool. But I would agree with Edgar Sr. Kauffman, I'd rather have view of the waterfall than built over it where it is not visible from the house, besides from one end of one terrace. The bedrooms are quite small. FLW said that large bedrooms make one feel insignificant. I've never known one to feel that way, but ok. And there are some more "interesting" aspects of the house and the Kauffman's that isn't mentioned in the tour (understandable that they want to keep the focus on the architecture). But Edgar and Liliane had separate bedrooms. Kinda odd. Actually, they were first cousins. Not married out of romantic love, but to protect his money and business while Edgar Sr. getting the socially acceptable appearance of having a family. They did have one child, Edgar Jr., never married but had a partner. Edgar Sr. had a mistress throughout his marriage, his secretary. Liliane committed suicide in the house, taking a large quantity of barbiturates (sleeping pills) and alcohol one day. The legacy of this house is Edgar Jr. giving it to the conservatory, so very selfless.

[@dianaclark5658]

Wow, great information! Thanks 😊

[@fairamir1]

What is the red object left of the fireplace ?

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

I don't know the exact name of it, but it's a big soup kettle pot type thing that can swing out over the fire to cook right there on the fireplace. It's been a while since I've taken an actual tour, but I know they talk about it during the tour and I've seen it pulled out over too. Kauffmans used it for soups and stews and even hot beverages if I'm not mistaken. (At least I know that's what I'd use it for! Haha.)

[@JoseRuiz-li1cd]

😍😍😍

[@shannonbowman5990]

❤

[@user-op2vi3nu2m]

Truly, I enjoy so much of F.L.W. work, but somehow I can't get over the fact that he built the house on the actual stone out crop where the family picniced for years. Well, now that our favorite spot is ruined, where will we go?

[@flipperssuperawesomechanne7090]

You are constantly repeating to appreciate the house you have to come here and see it. It's like you don't want to give much information about the house because you lead people to believe that you will tell them when they come. I wanted to see the house and it was nice to look in but compared to other podcasts on Wright's homes I learned very little from this tour.

[@richardvickrey4786]

The house & the surroundings are marvelous! These two tour guides ... not so much. I've had the privilege of visiting Fallong Water twice. The 1st time was sometime in the early 2000s. The male tour guide was considerably better than the ones giving this tour.

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

Yes, this episode is not a sample of the tour one would receive when visiting. Neither persons on this episode are daily tour guides. Marilyn is the host of this show and is being shown around the grounds, Ashley is the Senior Director and Curator of Education and was very kind to give us this tour on a day the facility was closed to the public. You are fortunate to have been there, it is a magical place.

[@marciayoung8735]

It's Beautiful, but a shame it's not lived in by me 😂

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

@ 6:45 Notice The Guy Taking a Shower In The Waterfall Up On The Cliff Behind The Ladies!??😂💯 ....And at, 7:47 ....She States, "We're The Only Ones Here" Is That Guy On The Cliff a Ghost!??

[@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel]

Wish it was ghosts! THAT would have been awesome. Haha. Wasn't a person taking a bath, it was one of the employees doing some light landscaping. Even though they were closed for the day to customers, the workers and volunteers were still around. At the time of the tour, there weren't any other people inside the house.

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

@@ArmstrongNeighborhoodChannel ....Hay, Fun Tour Tho., Thank!😂

[@lindamoses5932]

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