Easy Access Springfield

301 E. Lawrence Ave. (Cross Street: S. Fourth St.)
Springfield, IL 62703
217-782-6776
www.dana-thomas.org/
www.sumacshop.com/

Fans of Frank Lloyd Wright make pilgrimages to Springfield just to see the Dana-Thomas House, the best preserved and most complete of his early "Prairie"; houses. Built in 1902-04, it still contains the original Wright-designed oak furniture and art glass doors, windows and light panels. The house has very limited handicapped accessibility and will require guests to walk up and down stairs throughout. A short video on the decorative art glass will be shown prior to the tour in the visitors center. A gift shop is available across the street on Lawrence Ave and features architectural books, memorabilia and related gift items.

Hours

• Mon/Tue tour times are 9:30, 11:00, 1:30 and 3:00
• Wed-Sun tour times are 9:30, 10:30, 11:00, 1:30, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00
• Site closed for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, Presidents Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Reservations highly suggested through EventBrite and required for groups of 10 or more.

Admission

• Suggested donation of $10 per adult and $5 per child

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
  • In alley at accessible entrance
• Street parking
• Private parking lot—designated accessible spaces
  • Entrance on E. Cook St. northwest of property
• Note: Railroad tracks between the parking lot and house have 3" gaps across path of travel.
• Additional parking lot across 4 th street with access from both Lawrence and Cook street.

Educational Programs

• Type—Docent-led tours
• Ages served—All
• Disabilities served—No targeted programming. Tours physically accessible only to those who are ambulatory and can climb steps.
• Note: Education Packet for teachers downloadable online
• Various specialty tours available throughout the year, please check EventBrite for scheduling and availability.
• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-tour-of-dana-thomas-house-tickets-138010167125

Features for People with Service Animals

• Natural surface/grassy dog relief area
  • Location—Lawn of house

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• None
• Note: Script describing the house and its various rooms can be downloaded from the website's "Education Packet"

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Guiding/orientation during tour—on request
• Tactile exhibit—model of house
• Braille/Tactile Signage—restrooms
• Height clearance at least 80”
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel

Accessible Entrance

• Secondary entrance is wheelchair accessible (not a service entrance)
  • Location—Alley along railroad tracks
• Ramped entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Note: Ring bell for entry to Visitors Center.

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• None

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide
  • Exception—Gift shop doorway 31"

Elevator

• None

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Visitors Center
• Brochures
• Seating—chairs without arms
• Gift Shop
  • Sales counter/section 36" max
  • Space to turn/maneuver

Exhibits

• On accessible route
• Note: Photos of house in Visitor Center

Performance Space

• Video screening room
  • Visitor Center
• Moveable seating
• Wheelchair seating
  • Number of Spaces—as needed
• Companion seating
  • Moveable, alongside

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• Location
  • Rear of Visitors Center
• Access symbol identifies facility
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Stall door at least 32" clearance
• Stall door swings out
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Towels/soap/vending within reach—48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Note: Wheelchair stall 52.5" x 58" with lateral transfer space 28.5". Sink height 36". No maneuver clearance inside entry door.