Cedar Rock State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cedar Rock State Park |
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South-southwest face of the Lowell Walter Residence
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 Cedar Rock State Park
Location in Iowa
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| Location | Buchanan, Iowa, United States |
| Area | 320 acres (130 ha) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Established | 1981 |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Cedar Rock State Park |
Cedar Rock State Park is a special state park in Iowa, USA. It protects a unique house called the Lowell Walter Residence, also known as Cedar Rock. This house was designed by a very famous architect named Frank Lloyd Wright.
The house was built in 1950. It sits right next to the Wapsipinicon River near Quasqueton, Iowa. It's built in a special style that Wright called "Usonian." After Lowell Walter passed away in 1981, his home was given to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Now, it's open for everyone to visit and take tours.
The Walter House at Cedar Rock is one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most complete designs. He planned almost everything inside. Wright designed the furniture, picked out the curtains, and even chose the small decorations.
What Makes Cedar Rock Special?
Cedar Rock is a great example of a home style Wright created for the Midwest. This style focuses on living simply and connecting with nature. The Walter Residence is a perfect example of Wright's "Usonian" style.
Usonian homes are usually one story tall. They have different areas for living that flow together. Wright designed this house in a "tadpole" shape. This means it has a main, wider part and a narrower, longer part.
Who Helps Take Care of Cedar Rock?
Today, a group called the Friends of Cedar Rock works hard to keep this amazing house safe. They want to make sure this important building lasts for many years.
Money from visitors helps them with their work. This includes teaching people about the house, fixing things, and keeping it preserved. Their efforts help make sure Lowell and Agnes Walter's home will continue to inspire people for a long time.
- Storrer, William Allin. The Frank Lloyd Wright Companion. University Of Chicago Press, 2006, ISBN: 0-226-77621-2 (S.284)
