Experience One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Most Influential Buildings

About this episode

Bianca Martin interviews March Schweitzer about the First Unitarian meeting house and its significance in architecture.

Did you know Madison is home to the world-famous, Frank Lloyd Wright-designed, First Unitarian meeting house? To mark the building’s 75th birthday, Friends of the Meeting House group is hosting a Heritage Weekend featuring free tours and lectures this Friday through Sunday. Guests can explore the iconic building with tours and lectures all weekend. City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin chats with March Schweitzer, president of Friends of the Meeting House, about the remarkable stories behind the building’s construction and why the American Institute of Architects named it among Wright’s most important contributions. This episode originally aired on January 12, 2026. 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out…

People in this episode

Host: Bianca Martin

Guest: March Schweitzer

Topics covered

• architecture
• Frank Lloyd Wright
• cultural heritage
• local events
• Madison history

Keywords

• Frank Lloyd Wright
• First Unitarian meeting house
• Heritage Weekend
• Madison
• architecture tours

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Friends of the Meeting House, American Institute of Architects

Books & works: First Unitarian meeting house

Places: Madison

More episodes of City Cast Madison

• City Anticipates Budget Cuts, Madison’s Election Trust Crisis, and Free Meals for Local Kids · June 12, 2026 · 34 min
• Spicy Takes From Madison’s Chef of the Year. Plus, WTF Is Cookie Salad?!? · June 11, 2026 · 37 min
• Hot Takes on Madison’s Queer Scene · June 10, 2026 · 34 min
• Honoring Michael Johnson, Public Art Woes, and Pop-Ups at Madison Public Market · June 9, 2026 · 35 min
• Police Monitor Answers Her Critics · June 8, 2026 · 36 min
• 'Your City Could Be Better': How Las Vegas Saves More Water Than Any Other City — Presented By City Cast Madison · June 7, 2026 · 31 min