Yet More: Frank Said

                                                          

More quotes from FLW to help celebrate his birthday this week.

"I believe in God, only I spell it Nature" Truth Against the World; Frank Lloyd Wright Speaks on Organic Architecture,

"There is nothing more uncommon than common sense."  uncited

"The thing  always happens that you really believe in;  and the belief in a thing makes it happen."  uncited

Happy Birthday Frank

                                                 


Our esteemed architect will have a birthday this week, on June 8th.  He would have been 146 years old if he had lived until then as opposed to passing away in 1959 at the age of 91.  Think of the work that he could have done, of buildings he could have designed if he were still alive.  What more could he have taught and shown the world of architecture?  Of course, then he would still be around to argue with us over the size and shape of water features on the Estate and to be arguing with us over what trees and shrubbery should be replanted.  He would probably also be insisting we build the guest cottage and caretakers cottage.  He was definitely an original and one of a kind person and we celebrate his life and his work.

Happy Birthday Frank, wherever you may be!


                                                   

Great FLW General Resource

                                                               

There is a terrific site for general info on FLW as well as links to just about everywhere including our own Conversancy website.  It is a great place to go and play and learn more about America's Greatest Architect.  I have provided a link below; it is called Wright On The Webb.

Wright On The Web

Preservation Buffalo Niagara Award Luncheon

                                                                                                  

On Friday 6/1/13 Preservation Buffalo Niagara held a luncheon and the following organizations and individuals were awarded honors for their preservation efforts.  Please join the Graycliff Consevancy in acknowledging and applauding their accomplishment.

Albright-Knox Art Gallery East Stair Project
Allentown Association
Buffalo's Young preservationists
The Calumet Building
Days Park Block Club
Evans Bank/former Mennonite Meeting House
Peter and Susie Flickinger
Friendship Fire Engine Silsby Restoration Project
The Lafayette Hotel
Kathleen Mecca
Niagara Falls City hall Main Stair Project
Oakwood Cemetery Association
Orchard Park Train Depot Crew
Remington Lofts on the Canal
Sheet Metal Workers Local 71
Larry Fuchs, Roger Korsh, Robert Stetzko, Andy Adams, and Henry Forman
Buffalo Spree Magazine
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.

Starry Night in the Garden - June 19th - Volunteers Needed

Graycliff has been approved as an exhibitor at the Starry Night in the Garden event at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens on Wed., June 19th. 

 This event runs from 6 - 9 PM and features the music of Young Blood Hawke, Ginny Blackmore, and Sara Bareilles.  

We need volunteers to distribute literature at this event (tables and chairs will be provided).  We plan to have 2-3 volunteers working together in blocks of 2 hrs. each (5:30 - 7:30, 7:30 - 9:30). Please call the site at 947-9217, or email one of the Volunteer Co-Chairs if you can assist, and let us know your preferred time slot:
E-mail Phyllis  or E-mail Kathy

Parkin' at Larkin - June 15th - Volunteers Needed

Graycliff has been approved as an exhibitor at the Parkin' at Larkin Classic Car Show at the Larkin Square Marketplace on Sat., June 15th.  

We need volunteers to distribute literature and to sell merchandise (yet to be determined, but probably a few easily portable items ).  The event runs from 11 AM - 4 PM, and we plan to have two volunteers working together in blocks of 2 hrs. each (10:15 - 12:15, 12:15 - 2:15, and 2:15 - 4:15).  

It should be a lot of fun---vintage cars, plus other vendors...see list here: Larkinville Vendors

We are required to be set up by 10:30 AM.  Please call the site at 947-9217, or email one of the Volunteer Co-Chairs if you can assist, and let us know your preferred time slot:
Email Phyllis  or    e-mail Kathy

Our friends at the DDM House asked us to post this event for them to our volunteers and members.  If you wish to attend please RSVP and note there is a cost involved.