On the Auction Block: The Farnsworth House

Ever dream of living in a house made of glass? If you have $4.5 to $6 million, you'll get your chance on December 12 when Sotheby's of New York auctions off the legendary Farnsworth House by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

According to reports in the Chicago Tribune and the New York Times, the decision to auction the house has alarmed architecture enthusiasts. Will the new owner move the house away from its pastoral location in Plano, Illinois? Can the 20th-century landmark be spared from heavy-handed remodeling? Stay tuned.

• Fast Facts about the Farnsworth House
• Read the news report in the Chicago Tribune
• Read the news report in the New York Times
• The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois have announced a fundraising campaign to buy the house and preserve it as a museum. Full story in the Chicago Tribune
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