Download our mobile app and take a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Marin County Civic Center. The interactive app features:
- Accounts of the building’s tumultuous history.
- 360-degree photographs.
- Exterior and interior drone videography.
- Plans and blueprints of the building process.
- Accounts about Wright’s history in Marin County.
The app is available in English and Spanish.
Features
Frank Lloyd Wright in Marin County
Tells the story of Wright and his architectural philosophies and how they are showcased in:
- Marin County Civic Center
- Berger House in San Anselmo, California
Civic Center building history
Highlights the tumultuous story of how 2 powerhouse women in the 1950s (Vera Shultz and Mary Summers) selected Wright to design the Marin County Civic Center and how it almost didn’t come to pass.
Features:
- Historic plans, sketches, and drawings by Wright.
- Historic photographs of the building construction and opening dedication.
Architectural exteriors
Showcases the building from dawn to dusk with beautiful and atmospheric photographs by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation photographer Andrew Pielage.
Architectural interiors
Offers:
- Behind-the-scenes access to Marin County Board of Supervisors Chambers and their private balcony.
- Tales about the custom furniture designed by Wright but built by inmates from San Quentin’s wood shop.
- Sneak peek into the iconic Marin County Library.
- Rare look at the inside of a Hall of Justice courtroom.
Civic Center Campus
Learn about the Civic Center campus:
- United States Post Office designed by Wright.
- Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium designed by William Wesley Peters.
- Marin County Fairgrounds.
Plants and landscaping
Learn about the care and consideration Wright took to select each and every interior plant as well as the exterior landscaping surrounding the building. Relax in the cafeteria garden and learn about where Wright first came to see the Civic Center site and his response when he got there.
Offices
Take a virtual tour of the Civic Center offices with 360-degree access. Walk down the Wright-designed mall and get access to all your civic needs, from jury duty to building permitting.