Marin County Civic Center


Although he didn't live to see it built, this was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's final commission. He designed the horizontal hilltop buildings to flow with the natural beauty of the county's landscape, with sky-blue roofs and sand-colored walls. Show up on Wednesday morning for a one-hour guided tour or access the prerecorded audioguide and self-guiding tour brochure online anytime.


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