Pope-Leighey House: Inside Frank Lloyd Wright's Saved Virginia Gem | DomoNaut

In this episode of DomoNaut, I sit down with the Interim Director and Associate Marketing Manager to talk about the tumultous history and intentional design of the Pope-Leighey House. Built in 1940 for Loren and Charlotte Pope, it is the second smallest Frank Lloyd Wright designed house, and the only one in Virginia open to the public. The house's second owner, Marjorie Leighey, saved it from sure demolition in 1960s when route I-66 was expanding, and moved the house to the Woodlawn property with the help of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 00:00 Intro 00:44 Frank Lloyd Wright's history 03:50 Architecture style & features 09:23 Loren Pope builds the house 11:27 Marjorie Leighey saves the house 14:42 Museum tours & schedule 13:40 Credits DomoNaut is a channel dedicated to documenting architectural history through home and museum tours. Explore the rich stories behind historic towns and houses, from Federal mansions to mid-century modern masterpieces, and dive into detailed architectural walkthroughs of historic properties. Whether you're passionate about house restoration, architectural details, or simply love exploring old homes, DomoNaut takes you on a cinematic journey through the fascinating world of architecture. Subscribe for insightful home history tours and behind-the-scenes looks at American architectural heritage.