Petra Island History
Meet Mr. Chahroudi
Mr. Chahroudi reflects on conversations with Frank Lloyd Wright.
“It rivals Falling Waters”
Robert C. Twombly, Apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, Author, Architect
“Extraordinarily Well Built”
Robert C. Twombly, Apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, Author, Architect
“Joe built what Frank Lloyd Wright designed”
Tom Heinz has been a long time Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast. Most of his career was dedicated to photographing, researching, writing and publishing about FLW homes.
Tom produced the construction drawings for the Massaro House from FLW’s original drawings.
“The house photographs well”
Tom Heinz has been a long time Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast. Most of his career was dedicated to photographing, researching, writing and publishing about FLW homes.
Tom produced the construction drawings for the Massaro House from FLW’s original drawings.
Lidia Wusatowska: Massaro House Contractor
Lidia was born in Poland. She studied aeronautical engineering. After moving to America, she starting renovating and building private homes in Mahopac.
Lidia, Joe and Tom worked tirelessly to construct this masterpiece.
Pamela Chahroudi and her son Dodd: Former owners of Petra Island
The Chahroudi family originally contracted FLW to build their dream home on Petra Island. After careful consideration, they decided to build the guest cottage first.
