Fall Home Tour: A Trio of Homes by Architect Russell Barr Williamson
October 19, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Fox Point, WI (Location to be announced)
Join Docomomo US/Wisconsin for a rare opportunity to view three of the finest homes designed by Russell Barr Williamson in the early 1950s, all located on one quiet Fox Point street.
A former apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright, Williamson evolved into one of Wisconsin’s most distinctive modernists. He pioneered a regional version of “organic modernism” that emphasized meandering floor plans, indoor-outdoor connections, and warm natural materials like stone and pecky cypress. The Diamond House, the Pekarsky House, and the Bernhardt House—remains one of the only intact clusters of his residential work.
On this guided tour, guests will:
Explore Wisconsin’s unique brand of organic modernism.
See rare mid-century art and design collections, including Scandinavian furnishings.
Learn how Williamson carried forward Wright’s legacy while developing his own design philosophy.
Hear the story of the Diamond family, whose home was co-created by Ruth Diamond in a rare example of female-led architectural stewardship in the 1950s.
The event concludes with a celebratory toast and time to mingle inside the Diamond House.
Itinerary:
11:30 – 12:00 PM | Guest arrival, mingling, and open exploration of the Diamond House
12:00 – 1:30 PM | Guided tour with architectural historian Eric Vogel. Beginning at the Diamond House, the program continues through the neighborhood, passing the exterior of the Bernhardt House and offering a partial interior tour of the Pekarsky House, before concluding with a full interior tour of the Diamond House, where guests can view original archival drawings, books, and photographs.
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Mingling and open exploration of the Diamond House, with a celebratory toast, light snacks, and refreshments
Tickets
Docomomo US/Wisconsin Members: Free (contact Seth for details - Docomofellow@gmail.com)
Non-Members: $25
Students: $15
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