Editing Wilson Eyre (section)

== Legacy ==

Wilson Eyre's reputation declined after his death in 1944, as architectural fashion favored modernism's rejection of the historical and craft-based approaches he represented. His houses remained in use but received little scholarly attention. The late twentieth century's rediscovery of Shingle Style and Arts and Crafts architecture brought renewed interest in Eyre's work, leading to documentation, preservation, and appreciation of his contributions.<ref name="tatman"/>

Today Eyre is recognized as one of Philadelphia's most significant turn-of-the-century architects, his domestic work providing models for architects seeking alternatives to modernism's austerity without retreating to superficial historicism. His attention to site, materials, and livability offers resources for contemporary practice. The Penn Museum remains his most public legacy, its architecture enhancing encounter with collections that document human cultural achievement across millennia.<ref name="moss"/>