Late Sunday afternoon, Bob and I left the very sweet Bebe and her equally awesome humans. All three of them have left a special place on our hearts. We are thankful every day for Trusted Housesitters, which has allowed us to meet such great people and care for the best animals.
Now, we are making our way to Hopkins, Minnesota, but before that we are spending a bit of time in Mason City, Iowa. Bob found us a beautiful, historic hotel for our stay. It’s the Park Inn Hotel, and it is the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright designed hotel. It was built in 1910 at the peak of Wright’s Prairie School period. It reopened to the public in 2011 after a $18.5 million dollar restoration with 27 rooms, restaurant, and lounge. It is lovely.
inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
The other thing that Mason City, Iowa is known for is the musical “The Music Man” written by Meredith Wilson, who was born in Mason City, Iowa, and which is inspired by the town as well.
We’re hoping to explore some of those sites tomorrow as well as more Frank Lloyd Wright architecture tomorrow.
Peckish Travels 