 Reading was a favorite pastime and means of life-long learning for the Martin family. Here, Darwin D. Martin is shown reading to his children, Darwin R. and Dorothy, from one of the family’s collection of more than 2,000 books. Martin's grandchildren recall him getting up from the dinner table to look up facts from a nearby set of encyclopedias and then quizzing them. Image courtesy of the State University of New York, University at Buffalo, University Archives. IMMERSE your students and yourself in the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright.
EXPLORE Wright's uniquely American architecture through a visit to the Martin House complex.
INSPIRE a new generation to celebrate and support the architectural treasures of Western New York.
SEE The Martin House Complex
HEAR an amazing story of great architecture, a great architect, and his greatest patron and friend, Darwin D. Martin.
LEARN More about Frank Lloyd Wright and the Martin House before your visit:
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EDUCATIONAL MISSION
The MHRC is dedicated to providing life-long learning opportunities for all ages, from young audiences to adults.
We encourage an understanding of timeless themes underscored by visiting the Martin House: family, friendship, the meaning of home, and the American spirit. Such themes are apparent in the remarkable story of how Darwin D. Martin’s patronage of America’s greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, influenced a revolution in architecture, culture and American life.
Our educational resources will offer you learning experiences aimed at: increasing your knowledge of Frank Lloyd Wright; interpreting the context in which Wright’s architecture created such a significant impact on history and culture; enhancing your understanding and appreciation of the world-class architectural heritage of Western New York.
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