I.N. and Bernadine Hagan

The Hagans spent thirty wonderful years at Kentuck Knob. "There is a sense of beauty, comfort, serenity and harmony in the house and all of its surroundings," Mrs. Hagan says in her book, "Kentuck Knob: Frank Lloyd Wright's House for I.N. and Bernadine Hagan."

Mrs. Hagan explains the beauty of living at Kentuck Knob as being truly one with nature, birds, grouse, hens, turkeys and deer were all common visitors to the home. And of course, the Hagan's dog Rupert enjoyed the mountain as well.

"I.N. and I put so much into that house, our hearts and souls, and this will always be there," she said. After I.N. fell ill, the Hagans could no longer remain on the mountain so they sold the home in 1986 to Lord Palumbo of London, England who has continued to maintain the beauty and tradition of the I.N. Hagan House.

Find Mrs. Hagan's book here.

Lord and Lady Palumbo

In 1985 Lord Palumbo visited Fallingwater for the first time. During that visit, he was told about the only other home in Pennsylvania designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; which was located six miles away; and which happened to be for sale.

He went to see the home, fell in love with it, and purchased it a mere six weeks later. He married his wife Hayat, in 1986, and they have spent time at Kentuck Knob every year since.

Peter Palumbo had long been fascinated by the work, as well as the life and times, of Frank Lloyd Wright: Whilst Fallingwater was obviously a major focus of national and international attention, visitors to Kentuck Knob found the smaller, domestic scale of that home of particular interest, in view of the fact that it was eminently and immediately habitable.

The Palumbos have filled the home and grounds with their collection of art which is on display for visitors and includes artifacts from all over the world.

Frank Lloyd Wright