John Frank House
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The John Frank House was built in 1955 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma
, United States
. It was designed by architect Bruce Goff
. It was designed for John Frank
, founder of Frankoma Pottery
. It was specifically designed to showcase the Frank’s love for pottery. John and Grace Lee Frank glazed and fired the ceramic tiles located throughout the house .
The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
. It is available for the public to visit upon request. Tour times are available Thursday though Sunday in the afternoons, although alternative times may be requested.
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Sapulpa is a city in Creek and Tulsa counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 20,544 at the 2010 United States census, compared to 19,166 at the 2000 census...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It was designed by architect Bruce Goff
Bruce Goff
Bruce Alonzo Goff was an American architect distinguished by his organic, eclectic, and often flamboyant designs for houses and other buildings in Oklahoma and elsewhere.-Early years:...
. It was designed for John Frank
John Frank
John G. Frank was an American football player who played tight end in the NFL from 1984 to 1988 and earned two Super Bowl rings.-High school & college:He attended Mt...
, founder of Frankoma Pottery
Frankoma Pottery
Frankoma Pottery is an American pottery company located in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The company is widely known for its sculptures and dinnerware although the company made many other products including figurines, trivets, and vases. All Frankoma pottery is made in the United States from locally dug...
. It was specifically designed to showcase the Frank’s love for pottery. John and Grace Lee Frank glazed and fired the ceramic tiles located throughout the house .
The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. It is available for the public to visit upon request. Tour times are available Thursday though Sunday in the afternoons, although alternative times may be requested.