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Yes, Delaware has a Frank Lloyd Wright house (and it's for sale)

Fri, May 17, 2013 10:53 AM
by Matt Hickman
For the very first time, Delaware's sole Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence — 'Laurel,' a 1956 Usonian home located on a woodsy parcel outside of Wilmington — has hit the market for $1.35 million.

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