Was it a punishment or just a well-orchestrated crime of murder?

In this episode of the Death by Architecture podcast, I focus on the tragic story of Frank Lloyd Wright and Martha Borthwick Cheney, which started as an illicit steamy affair. I take you through the life history of Wright who was a respected architect in the early 20th century, and his weakness for women.

Listen in to hear how Martha Borthwick Cheney, her children and Frank Lloyd Wright’s workers died in what still remains a mystery more than 100 years later.

What You Will Learn:

· [0:22] Intro

· [0:35] The life history of architect Frank Lloyd Wright- his childhood, education, and career in architecture.

· [3:35] Wright’s extensive and interesting romantic life that went beyond his marriage.

· [5:52] Wright’s steamy affair with Martha Borthwick Cheney, plus Martha’s life history and inadequacies.

· [8:45] Details of the gruesome murder of Martha Borthwick Cheney, her children, and workers.

· [11:42] Why the cause of the murder of Martha Borthwick Cheney committed by Julian Carlton remains a mystery to date.

· [12:53] How Wright kept his love for building by recreating Taliesin after two fire tragedies.

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