The E. H. Pitkin Summer Lodge, located on Sapper Island, is the last surviving Frank Lloyd Wright building left in Canada
If you have ever been brave enough to dare to jump off Whiskey Rock, you were close to a little-known landmark on nearby Sapper Island – the E.H. Pitkin Summer Lodge in Desbarats. Many are unaware, but this summer residence was designed by one of the most famous architects in North America – Frank Lloyd Wright and is the only specimen of his work still surviving in Canada.
Navigating amongst the islands provides a labyrinth of beautiful scenery – the contrast between the turquoise waters and the rocky shores with the lushness of the trees is a slice of paradise. Yet, this early example of his work contains many touches that were emblematic of Wright. One example is the cabin’s split flue fireplace. There is a large central hearth with a flue that splits and runs to the outside of the building, which then allows for a central hallway on the second floor.
The E.H. Pitkin cottage has somehow eluded this notoriety, with many locals unaware of its existence. This may in part be due to its somewhat remote location, which is only accessible by boat. At one point, his relationship with the wife of a former client created a scandal and limited his ability to find work. It was considered quite shocking at the time that they had both left their spouses and children and were living together unmarried.
Despite the celebrity of its designer, the cabin perched on the rocks in a spot of unparalleled beauty has quietly withstood the tests of time.
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