The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park

Remembering Tim Totten

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Tim Totten on May 11, 2026.

Tim was a Master Storyteller and world-renowned expert on Frank Lloyd Wright — and if you ever heard him speak, you know exactly what that means. He didn’t lecture. He lit up a room. With hundreds of photographs and decades of deep knowledge, Tim wove Wright’s extraordinary life — the genius, the scandal, the heartbreak, the triumph — into something you felt long after you left your seat.

We were lucky to have him in St. Louis. His energy and passion for Wright were completely contagious, and he had a rare gift for making architecture feel like the most compelling story ever told — because in his hands, it was.

He will be missed by this community and by the many thousands whose love of Frank Lloyd Wright was deepened by an evening with Tim.

Congratulations to John C. Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP. His latest publication - Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis - An Illustrated Timeline was honored with the 2026 Osmund Overby Award by Missouri Preservation.

Great to have board member Aaron Novack and his charming wife Nancy at the house this weekend.

Need a special gift for a birthday, Father’s Day or any occasion… our gift shop is open Wednesday through Sunday 11am-2:30pm.
Aaron Fowlkes, our Joanne and Alan Kohn guest lecturer, is modeling one of the many styles of socks available in our shop.

Planning on hitting some Frank Lloyd Wright sites this summer? Our Builder and Anniversary level (and above) memberships include reciprocal benefits - free tours and benefits at other Wright sites! - and supports projects like our recent roof preservation project. We would love to welcome you into our vibrant community!

https://ebsworthpark.org/support/membership/

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After such a jam-packed week with and other commitments, we're elated to share from our friends at that TOURS HAVE RESUMED! Come see one of our regions homes restored! Read below to learn more!

In the meantime, we hope you all enjoy this weekend!

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Get - & Great news! The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park is open for tours again.

The house recently completed a major roof restoration that returned the home to Wright’s original 1951 design. The project replaced the asphalt shingles with cedar, restored the fascia and chimney masonry, upgraded the flat roof membrane, and added custom skylights, all led by Harboe Architects with McMillan Construction Group.

Tours are now available, and advance tickets are required. Reserve your visit here: https://ebsworthpark.org/visit/

Such an honor to have 2 groups of Daughters of the Revolution visit today!

It was a memorable visit! We were sure grateful you were there that day. Thank you for sharing your memories and beautiful images.

It’s such a privilege to know these two remarkable building stewards — Jeffrey Herr and Aaron Fowlkes. This photo was taken at the annual Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy’s annual conference where Aaron and his project team received a Wright Spirit Award.
I’m so proud Aaron will be in St. Louis next weekend for the Joanne and Alan Kohn Lecture to share the story behind Givenchy’s rehabilitation of the Anderton Court Shops on Rodeo Drive — one of Wright’s most iconic commercial works.

A limited number of tickets remain. This is a FREE event, but tickets are required. Reserve at the Museum’s Information Centers or at metrotix.com. https://www.slam.org/event/givenchy-rehabilitation-frank-lloyd-wright-shops/

Aaron is a charismatic speaker who will take you on a fascinating journey recounting a unique and important rehabilitation project. You will not want to miss this event!