Groups spent $7.5M to keep Farnsworth House at its original Illinois site

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In 2003, the Farnsworth House was at risk of being sold and potentially relocated or dismantled. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and local advocates intervened to purchase the property. They secured it at auction for over $7.5 million to preserve its architectural integrity. The house remains at its original Illinois location and is now open to the public.

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