The Story of Larkin Tour

The Story of Larkin tour gives a glimpse into the fascinating history of the Larkin Soap Company through the lens of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff. Participants will hear the tale of John D. Larkin, Darwin D. Martin, and Frank Lloyd Wright, and how this unique trio of titans came together and changed the world of business, manufacturing, and architecture forever.

This 90 minute tour will cover the start, rise, and fall of the Larkin Soap Company (founded in Buffalo, NY, in 1875); the important intersection of Larkin, Martin, and Wright; Larkin’s Factory to Family and Larkin Idea initiatives; the Larkin Administration Building, and more, all while touring Graycliff, the ambitious Wright-designed summer-home of the Martin family.