1920
The accompanying photograph is of the Frank Lloyd Wright house built by Art Pfeiffer and son Bruce on the property of Taliesin West in Arizona. Art and Bruce arranged with Taliesin West, Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Wright Foundation to execute the plans, conceived in 1938 for a client, but not utilized until this past year.
Mr. Wright had suggested using these architectural plans to different clients in varying locations: California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Arizona, Hawaii, and Michigan, but in every instance the advanced concept of living space composed entirely of circles, connected by a covered patio, was an idea and a form that conservative clients and contractors could not understand. It took the Pfeiffers, both now a part of Taliesin West, to complete what Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright fondly refers to as "her dream house," with its encircling low wall, its charming approach, and tastefully arranged but informal gardens.
Space does not permit a detailed description of this remarkable structure in its simplicity of design which Mrs. Wright has referred to as "a house of the future, beautifully ethereal, as if it were constructed out of materials spun from another planet."
Arthur and Bruce feel honored to be living and working in a home that is surely to become world famous. Father and son are to be commended for their part in making this structure possible, Son Bruce, who joined Frank Lloyd Wright some 20-odd years ago, fresh out of high school, absorbed the complete training that Frank Lloyd Wright insisted his students should have: the training, skills, and imagination of the architect, the environmental planner, the engineer, the landscaper, and the designer of interiors, all the qualities of the complete architect. Arthur, starting later, supplied the wherewithal to make the structure possible and labored long and hard physically to bring the dream house to fruition. What gratification these two men must feel from their labors. Future magazines, national and international, will carry articles" and pictures of what the staff at Taliesin West playfully, but proudly, call "King Arthurs Castle."
Last February 3 in the Leverone Field House at the Dartmouth-Yale track meet Col. Charlie Crathern presented to the College the Accutrak, a highly sophisticated timing device. It was the first part of the efforts of the Class and old teammates and friends of Tommy Thomson to honor that great athlete. On a second and final occasion Tommy will be honored during the post-50tn reunions by the unveiling of a bronze plaque at Leverone. The art work on this plaque is the result of the combined efforts of Paul Sample an Winslow Eaves, formerly sculptor at the Hopkins Center. Mrs. Anne Thomson hopefully will be present for the occasion.
Known to be present at the presentation of the Accutrak and at dinner in February were the following: Burdette Weymouth, the Phil Grosses, the "Dal" Dairymples, the Pat Holbrooks, the EbWallaces, the Ken Spaldings, and, from 1921, the Orton Hicks and the David Bowens. Inclement weather no doubt kept many people at home. It was a fine occasion and, fittingly, Dartmouth won the track meet handily.
The Wendell Siglers have moved into another condominium more to their liking and report "having taken a few trips." These days that quote almost requires definition, Sig, but knowing you I will give you the benefit of any doubts.
Forby Forbush reported to Al Frey that he is in good health but suspects that 1973 will bring to a close his part time work for the city of Pasadena.
From University, Miss., Rabbit Yuill yields the following cheerful note "No news but all's well down South." Meanwhile from Tequesta, Fla., .comes word from Roy Rubel that "all goes well" with the Rubels. And Larry Lovejoy in Wakefield, Mass., adds "A quiet and sedate life doesn't produce much news." Whereupon Jim Parkes reports his family, including six granddaughters, are all in good health. How many of these young ladies are headed for Hanover in the future, Jim?
A lot of interesting things happen in the vicinity of Lake Winnepesaukee according to ClaytWallace. For example a flatcar was once used to transport a very large pickerel from Wolfeboro, Clayt's hometown, to Boston. Now president of the Wolfeboro Historical Society Clayt will seek jo verify this story. Clayt, who professes to have been Al Foley's college roommate, now seeks to emulate his pal of the old days through the istorical society route. Al is president of the Vermont Historical Society and, who knows, Clayt may be destined to head the New Hampshire society one of these days.
Capt. Adophus W. "Jake" Gorton, USN. (Ret) as a new address. It is 970 Date Avenue, Merritt 'and, Fla., 32952.
Keep in mind the post 50th reunion dates, June 11-13, in Hanover.
"You shall not pass through this world but once. Any good thing, therefore, that you can do, any kindness that you can show any human being, do it now - for you shall not pass this way again." A good thought to keep in mind for the Alumni Fund, 1973.
Adios, amigos!
"King Arthur's Castle" built by Arthur Pfeiffer '20 and his son Bruce on the property ofTaliesen West, home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Associates in architecture in Scottsdale,Ariz. Plans for the house were drawn by Wright in 1938 but never used until now. Mrs.Wright calls it his "dream house."
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