The lithographic work of the iconic American architect is on display at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin
Fans of American architecture have a new way to see the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright’s Wasmuth lithograph design portfolio, a collection of commercial and residential lithograph prints of his most famous works is on exhibit at SC Johnson’s Racine headquarters. The portfolio includes the Larkin Administration Building in Buffalo, NY; the Robie House in Chicago; and Unity Temple in Oak Park, Ill. Of the 100 renderings in the portfolio, 43 are currently displayed.
During a free tour of the SC Johnson campus, visitors can see the refurbished 1940s penthouse office of SC Johnson’s third-generation leader HF Johnson Jr. The office has been restored to depict its original state, including an original Wright-designed desk and chairs. Other Wright-designed spaces visitors will be able to tour include SC Johnson’s famed great workroom in the administration building and the research tower – in its second year of being open to the public – which served as a hub of creativity and the birthplace to some of companies most well-known household products, including Raid, Glade, and Pledge.
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