Groups paid over $7.5m to keep Farnsworth House on its original Illinois site

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What happened

In 2003, the Farnsworth House found itself in jeopardy as it hit the market, raising fears of dismantlement.

Various prospective buyers aimed to relocate the iconic structure, jeopardizing its architectural integrity.

Key facts

  • In 2003, the Farnsworth House found itself in jeopardy as it hit the market, raising fears of dismantlement.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:25:00 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Groups paid over $7.5m to keep Farnsworth House on its original Illinois site

  2. Katie Zacharia ‘offered’ position as White House press secretary

  3. Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary

Sources

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