Gropius House, 1938
A National Historic Landmark
68 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, Mass. 01773
(781) 259-8098

Open: June 1 through October 15: Wednesday through Sunday
October 16 through May 31: Saturday and Sunday
Tours at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Admission: $10, Historic New England members and Lincoln residents free
Group tours welcome with a reservation.

Directions: Take Route I-95/128 to Route 2 west. After 4.5 miles, turn left onto Route 126 south. Pass Walden Pond and turn left onto Baker Bridge Road. The Gropius House is .5 mile on the right. Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=68%20Baker%20Bridge%20Road&city=Lincoln&state=MA&zoom=9)

In keeping with Bauhaus philosophy, every aspect of the house and its surrounding landscape was planned for maximum efficiency and simplicity of design. The house contains an important collection of furniture designed by Marcel Breuer and made for the Gropiuses in the Bauhaus workshops.

With all the family possessions still in place, the house has an immediacy rarely found in house museums. Several programs and events are held at the Gropius House throughout the year.

Restoration of the Gropius House was supported in part by a Save America's Treasures grant administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. The project encompassed repairs to the south and west elevations and replanting of the orchard and meadow. The Gropius House is a National Historic Landmark.

http://www.spnea.org/visit/homes/gropius.htm

The site is located about 30 minutes to the west of Boston.

KMZ file from primocordara.

Aerial view of the site looking south.

Existing thread containing a building model and some more imagery here.
http://www.pushpullbar.com/forums//showthread.php?t=4595

View of house from Baker Bridge Road.

View on approach walking up pebble driveway.

Main entry underneath marquis.

Another shot of the marquis and sculpture in front.

Spiral stairs next to marquis and sculpture.

View on the north-west corner.

View of the south-west corner.

Looking east at similar standpoint.

Looking at the south-east corner of the building.

This the garage located at the entry to the site. It has been converted into an office for information and tours.

A view of the landscaping from the second story balcony.

Another view of the landscaping from the balcony. It should be pointed out that there is far more growth on the site now then there was when the site was first built.

View from inside of the screened porch. Gropius is said to have watched tv and played ping pong in this space. The landscaping beyond is simple and elegant.

Interior photography is not allowed. I took a few quick shots from the exterior. This is a view looking into the living space. The door beyond leads to Gropius's office. Not seen on the right is the dining room.

Much of the original furniture and decoration is in its' original condition. Bauhaus art and fixtures can be found throughout. The main living spaces contain sound dampening materials which create an eerie silence. I loved it. It was a warm day here and the house was quite cool. I asked if it had air conditioning and the tour guide stated it did, but it was not on.

Here is another interior shot in about the same location. This shot reveals more of the living and dining space as well as the glass masonry wall which borders the dining and office space.

Thanks for the post!:cheers:

I have only seen it in black and white, really makes a difference!