MARIN COUNTY CIVIC CENTER FEATURED ON CNET'S ROAD TRIP
September brought Daniel Terdiman, staff writer at CNET News, to the Civic Center. His tour and commentary became part
of his online Road Trip at Home series as "A
Frank Lloyd Wright Gem in Northern California."
"Wright was a strong proponent of what he called 'organic architecture,' that of integrating a building into its natural
surroundings, rather than having the building dominate the landscape. The Civic Center is a good example of organic
architecture, as it blends very well into the area, tucked as it is between four small hills alongside US Route 101."
MARIN COUNTY CIVIC CENTER TOURS
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center is a national-
and state-designated historic landmark. One-hour docent-led tours of the
Civic Center are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 am, leaving from the
second floor Café, Room 233. The cost is $5 per person and no reservations
are required. Groups of ten or more can arrange a private docent tour
by calling the Visitor Services Office at 415.473.3762.
Self-guided Tours:Click here to download an
Architectural Overview and Self-guided Tour brochure. You can print it and bring it along when you visit the Civic Center.
Video and Audio Tours: Docent Avery Goldman guides a virtual tour of the Civic Center, detailing Frank Lloyd
Wright's vision for the complex and sharing the history of its design and construction. Use the links below to view the video
version of this two-part tour or to download the audio tour.
Frank Lloyd Wright Marin County Civic Center - Part 1 View
