There is no malice in myths - only a shifting vocabulary and lost context as stories pass from one mind to the next. One such myth persists about Frank Lloyd Wright and gutters.
The Gutter Myth and Wright’s Frugal Side

There is no malice in myths - only a shifting vocabulary and lost context as stories pass from one mind to the next. One such myth persists about Frank Lloyd Wright and gutters.
It can seem strange to think of a Frank Lloyd Wright dwelling as a standard product - something that could be built with interchangeable parts and pieces - but American System-Built Homes were exactly that. One of those pieces was Byrkit Lath.
Marsha Shyer, Co-Owner of the Brandes House in Washington, has collected reflections from owners about what it is like to quarantine in a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Since the house originally had no drive, garage or carport, a garage was added in 1976. It was both practical and necessary to the preservation of the house.
The Elizabeth Murphy House is mentioned and pictured in the Wall Street Journal today.
A hearty congratulations and thank you to the volunteers at Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin (FLWW) for their flawless execution of the Wright and Like 2017 tour.