Fifteen years of continuous restoration have brought this 1901 Frank Lloyd Wright classic back to its original condition. The Willits House is the first of Wright’s designs to include all the components of his Prairie homes, including art glass, wall finishes, light fixtures, and custom-designed furnishings. Each of these details has been restored, eliciting praise from the jury for the meticulous quality of the project. One juror even assumed it was a museum, and was astonished to realize it was a private home. Exterior work included reroofing and restructuring of deflecting roof spans and cantilevers, reconstruction of the original front porch, and a comprehensive program of art glass repair and reconstruction to rectify the prior removal of over a dozen windows. Interior work included refinishing of original walls and woodwork as well as fabrication of replica furniture, hardware and lighting fixtures. The owners have established a private foundation to ensure the ongoing preservation of the house.