Ravine Bluffs Development Bridge (Sylvan Road Bridge)
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	Glencoe, Illinois
Coordinates	42°08′40″N 87°45′48″W / 42.14444°N 87.76333°W / 42.14444; -87.76333
Built	1915, rebuilt 1985
Architect	Frank Lloyd Wright
Architectural style	Prairie School
NRHP reference  No.	78001137 [1]
Added to NRHP	June 23, 1978

The Ravine Bluffs Development was commissioned in 1915 by Frank Lloyd Wright's attorney, Sherman Booth Jr. It is located in Glencoe, Illinois. Six houses, three poured concrete sculptures, and one bridge were built. Five of the houses were for rent when built. All 5 rental houses share the same basic floor plan as " A Fireproof House for $5000". ^[2]

Client's home:

• Sherman Booth House

Rentals:

• Charles R. Perry House
• Hollis R. Root House
• William F. Kier House
• Lute F. and Daniel Kissam House
• William F. Ross House - differs in design from the other 4 rentals, has fireplace to the side - was purchased by architect John Eifler and was restored from 2011-2014.

Bridge

The Ravine Bluffs Development Bridge, also known as the Sylvan Road Bridge, was a bridge designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and located at the northeastern entrance of the Development. It crosses over the ravine from which the project gets its name. In the 1980s, the bridge was rebuilt. It is one of only 2 bridges designed by Wright to be built. The other bridge is a residential bridge that spans Bear Run to access the residence known as Fallingwater.

See also

• List of Frank Lloyd Wright works

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