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One of the unique aspects of Unity Temple is that it was an extremely personal work. Although Wright put much of himself in everything he did, the fact that he was born and raised a Unitarian and a member of that particular congregation must have made this assignment very personal for him. Unlike his own home and studio down the street or later with Taliesin east and west, which all served as places of experimentation and were never really complete, Unity Temple was designed and built as a finished piece. It was like a “gift” Wright was giving to the congregation and the rest of society. As inscribed over the main entrance to the building, it was intended “For the worship of God and the service of man.” Unity Temple is certainly one of his greatest legacies both spiritually and intellectually. One cannot help but sit in the space of the sanctuary with its glorious light and finely articulated woodwork and art glass widows without being uplifted both in mind and spirit. This is the great achievement that lives on today just as he envisioned it. It is a very powerful room.
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