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Architectural Frank Lloyd Wright treasure sadly lost forever
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The plaque again
Historic Plaque detailing the building's history
What the building once looked like
Larkin Administration Building Landmark

Website: visitbuffaloniagara.com

Cross Streets: Between Larkin St and Van Rensselaer St

680 Seneca St Buffalo, NY 14210-1325 ·338.61 mi

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Tripadvisor traveler nraeanderson 09/20/18

Not much left to see but a small portion of the wall and a plaque. Worth the stop for FLLW fans. Neighburhood has really improved and many trendy bistros in the area for a great lunch.

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Tripadvisor traveler mreaume44 12/31/16

While in Buffalo to see the FLW homes in the area, stopped for 10 minutes to see memorial wall & read plaques related to the demolished Larkin Administration Building. Easy to access from parking lot and there are 3 plaques to read. No building to see so likely only appeals to FLW fans.

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Tripadvisor traveler mwooduk 12/02/15

Took my Mum visiting from England to see the remains of this fascinating building. Like me, she is a Frank Lloyd Wright admirer and I wanted her to see the remains of this architectural treasure....just so sad it was torn down and I hope the city of Buffalo never removes the plaque showing the great and historic building that used to stand there.

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Tripadvisor traveler mwooduk 01/06/15

There is not much left on this historic architectural building other than a wall and a plaque but if like me you are a FLW groupie, you will enjoy visiting here nonetheless. It's in a pretty rundown part of town so keep your eyes open. Park across the street and walk across to view the interesting plaque and have your photo taken by the wall which is all that is remaining sadly of this great building. Built in 1904 at a cost of $4 million for the Larkin Soap Company, according to experts it was one of the finest buildings FLW ever designed so therefore I wanted to see what was left of it. It was well known for its hermetically sealed double-paned windows and wall-hung water closets (both FLW inventions) and contained many innovations like glass doors, steel furniture and even air conditioning. Many technological innovations used today were first used by FLW in the Larkin Building. It was open plan and had room for 1800 staff inside. I would have loved to have worked there! Sadly it was torn down in 1950 but fortunately there is a plaque still on the site detailing its history and part of the wall still left (see photos). If you are a true FLW fan, you should visit here when in Buffalo.

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