Designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s employees John deKoven Hill, the Corbett Estate in Cincinnati is a prime example of unique mid-century architecture with a distinctively Wrightian appeal. The home is the former residence of local philanthropists, Ralph and Patricia Corbett. Mr. Corbett was the founder of NuTone who later sold the company in […]The post Corbett Estate Lists In Cincinnati appeared first on Pursuitist.

Designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s employees John deKoven Hill, the Corbett Estate in Cincinnati is a prime example of unique mid-century architecture with a distinctively Wrightian appeal.The home is the former residence of local philanthropists, Ralph and Patricia Corbett. Mr. Corbett was the founder of NuTone who later sold the company in 1967. He and his wife dedicated the last years of their lives to the Corbett Foundation that supported the arts, education, medicine, and community activities in Cincinnati. The property is located in the Hyde Park area and boasts a river view.The home’s design was deemed very progressive when it was built in 1958-59, and it was published in the February 1960 issue of House Beautiful as a representation of the house of the future, a ?Pace Setter home?. The magazine dedicated over 100 pages to cover the unique features of the residence, and world-renowned architectural photographer, Ezra Stoller, captured the essence of the home in a catalogue of images. The living room has a step-up stage w...