A typical Prairie School Mansion house usually has two or three stories. The movement originated with architect Frank Lloyd Wright who believed in designing homes that blended with the surrounding landscape. Prairie School houses often featured low-pitched roofs, extended horizontal lines, and open floor plans. While two-story designs were common, some Prairie School houses had three stories, particularly if they were situated on a larger lot or had more space requirements. However, two-story designs were a more prevalent characteristic of Prairie School architecture.
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