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Under RocksAuthor: Northern Public Radio
Whats so great about the Midwest? WNIJs Under Rocks podcast isnt afraid to dive into that question head-first every month. In fact, our team wont leave a stone unturned when it comes to hunting down the most interesting people, places, and events in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.What are you excited about? Were always looking for a shove in the right direction, so send us on our next adventure by messaging us at Rocks@niu.edu. Language: en Genres: History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Inside the snow globe: Putting Edith back in the Farnsworth House | Under Rocks podcast
Thursday, 27 March, 2025
One of the world’s most precious architectural gems rests on the banks of the Fox River in northern Illinois. Maybe you’ve seen the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano: It’s a mid-century glass and steel marvel designed and constructed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The Under Rocks team got a chance to visit and learn more about the woman who commissioned her glass get-away in the woods, Edith Farnsworth.
