Frank Lloyd Wright in Waimea

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West Hawaii Today
AUGUST 2013
living with style in west hawaii
Frank Lloyd Wright
in Waimea
Architectural Treasure
Becomes Family Home
August 2013
At Home
Living with Style in West Hawaii
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