Known also as the John E. Christian House, the Samara House was designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is an excellent example in West Lafayette of the Usonian homes he designed.

The home was built between 1954 and 1956 and John E. Christian, the original owner, lived here until he passed away in 2015.

The Samara House is named for the samara Wright found on the property, and was designed primarily to entertain students and faculty of Purdue University, featuring a living room built for fifty people and enough room on the stairs for people to sit.

1301 Woodland Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906, Phone: 765-409-5522

See a performance at Purdue University Visit the Samara House Watch a game at the Ross-Ade Stadium Spend an evening at the Mackey Arena Have a burger at Triple XXX Family Restaurant Pick up a snack at the West Lafayette Farmers Market See a performance at the Elliott Hall of Music Have a meal at Nine Irish Brothers See a show at the Slayter Center of Performing Arts Enjoy a romantic date at McGraw's Steak Chop and Fish House Hike in Celery Bog Nature Area and Lilly Nature Center Relax at Brokerage Brewing

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