The house was designed in 1900 by Frank Lloyd Wright as a summer home for Stephen A.

Foster, an attorney who worked for real estate developer who helped to build this part of the West Pullman neighborhood.

[1] The Foster House and Stable were designed during an experimental period by Frank Lloyd Wright and have some rare design features including Japanese-influenced upward roof flares at all of the roof peaks and on each dormer.

Since the interior walls are straight, the transition takes place in the exterior windows and doors which are wider at the bottom than they are at the top.

The house and stable are unique examples and similar to wooden water tower construction with flared supports for added strength.