Marin County Supervisor, Vera Schultz, advocate for the selection of Frank Lloyd Wright as the architect for the Marin County Civic Center [photograph]
Creator
Gilman, Emme
Date Created and/or Issued
1974
Publication Information
Marin County Free Library, Anne T. Kent California Room
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Description
Vera Schultz, Marin's first woman supervisor, was instrumental in the selection of Frank Lloyd Wright as the architect for the Marin County Civic Center. She was inspired to contact Frank Lloyd Wright after reading a feature about his work in House Beautiful magazine. Frank Lloyd Wright was formally chosen as the architect in July, 1957. The Administration Building and Hall of Justice commenced construction in 1960 and 1966 respectively. The two-part complex was completed in 1969, 10 years after Wright's death.
Marin County Civic Center Architecture and government--California Organic architecture--California Civic centers--Design and construction Marin County (Calif.). Board of Supervisors Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959 Schultz, Vera Smith, 1902-
Place
Marin County (Calif.) Santa Venetia (Calif.) San Rafael (Calif.)
Source
Emme Gilman Photograph Collection, Anne T. Kent California Room
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