Hanna–Honeycomb House, Palo Alto

Name: Hanna–Honeycomb House
Address: 737 Frenchmans Rd, Palo Alto, 94305-1004, United States
Telephone: +1 650-725-8352

#25 among attractions in Palo Alto

Architecture, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Hanna–Honeycomb House, also known as simply the Hanna House, located on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California, United States, was Frank Lloyd Wright's first work in the Bay Area and his first work with non-rectangular structures. The house was chosen by the American Institute of Architects as one of seventeen buildings by the architect to be retained as an example of his contribution to American culture. It was recognized as a National Historic Landmark on June 29, 1989. ()

Built: 1937 (87 years ago)Coordinates: 37°24'58"N, 122°9'50"W

Address

737 Frenchmans RdStanfordPalo Alto 94305-1004 United States

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+1 650-725-8352

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Palo Alto

Day trips

Hanna–Honeycomb House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stanford Memorial Church, White Memorial Fountain, Hoover Tower, Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden.

0.8 miNW
Romanesque architecture, Church
Stanford Memorial Church, Palo Alto
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford Memorial Church stands as a beacon of architectural beauty and historical significance on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. This non-denominational church was established as a memorial by Jane...
0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues
White Memorial Fountain, Palo Alto
18 min walk • White Memorial Fountain, also known as The Claw, is a fountain by Aristides Demetrios on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California, United States. It was installed in 1964, and Demetrios returned to restore the fountain in 2011. It has 65 jets. The fountain was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B.
0.8 miN
Observation decks and towers, History museum, Museum
Hoover Tower, Palo Alto
21 min walk • Hoover Tower is a 285 feet structure on the campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California. The tower houses the Hoover Institution Library and Archives, an archive collection founded by Herbert Hoover before he became President of the United States.
0.8 miNW
Park, Garden
Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden, Palo Alto
21 min walk • In 1994, Jim Mason, a graduate student in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford University, arranged for two groups of men from the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea to carve the New Guinea Sculpture Garden at Stanford University. The men were from several communities or villages of the Iatmul people and the Kwoma people.
0.9 miN
Fountain
Tanner Fountain, Palo Alto
23 min walk • Tanner Fountain is a fountain on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California, United States. Located between Hoover Tower and Memorial Auditorium, the fountain was installed in 1977, having been donated by Obert Tanner and his wife to commemorate their son.
0.7 miNW
Fountain
Old Union Fountain, Palo Alto
19 min walk • Old Union Fountain is a fountain on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California, United States. The fountain exhibits traditional mission style architecture, and is one of several on campus used in the tradition of "fountain hopping".
0.9 miNW
Nature, Lake, Natural attraction
Lake Lagunita, Palo Alto
23 min walk • Lake Lagunita, informally referred to as Lake Lag, is an artificial dry lake in Stanford University, California, located on the western side of the Stanford campus near the Lagunita residences.
1.1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Bing Concert Hall, Palo Alto
29 min walk • Bing Concert Hall is a performing arts facility at Stanford University that opened in January 2013. The heart of the building is the oval-shaped concert hall, which has 842 seats arranged in a vineyard style surrounding the stage in terraces.
0.7 miN
Library
Cecil H. Green Library, Palo Alto
20 min walk • The Cecil H. Green Library is the main library on the Stanford University campus and is part of the SUL system. It is named for Cecil H. Green. Green Library houses 4 million volumes, most of which are related to the humanities and social sciences.
0.5 miNE
Area
Stanford, Palo Alto
13 min walk • Stanford is a census-designated place in the northwest corner of Santa Clara County, California, United States and is the home of Stanford University. The population was 21,150 at the 2020 census. Stanford is an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County and is adjacent to the city of Palo Alto.
0.9 miN
Theater
Stanford Memorial Auditorium, Palo Alto
23 min walk • Memorial Hall, was built in 1937 to commemorate those students and faculty from Stanford University who died in World War I. Designed by Arthur Brown, Jr. in conjunction with Bakewell and Weihe, construction of the building was funded primarily through student contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hanna–Honeycomb House?

Nearby attractions include Haas Center for Public Service, Palo Alto (13 min walk), Stanford, Palo Alto (13 min walk), White Memorial Fountain, Palo Alto (18 min walk), Lane Medical Library, Palo Alto (18 min walk).

How to get to Hanna–Honeycomb House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hanna–Honeycomb House:

Bus

Vaden Health Center • Lines: Se, X (12 min walk)
Campus Drive East & Mayfield Avenue • Lines: Se, X, Y (12 min walk)