Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture

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Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture: Interior of the William H. Danforth Chapel, built in 1955, Wright's only work in leaded glass on campus.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture: Presidential pond in the courtyard of the Emile E. Watson/Benjamin Fine Administration buildings, Wright personally supervised it's building in 1948.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture: Annie Pfeiffer Chapel interior, showing why Wright described the effect of coming "out of the ground and into the light, A Child of the Sun".

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Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture: Thad Buckner Building, built in 1945, mostly by students in lieu of tuition, now houses the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center and Gift Shop.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture: Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, built 1939-1941, also by students, is the Hallmark of the Wright buildings on Campus with many of his trademark features.

About Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture

The largest one-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world, twelve buildings and the water dome are located on the Florida Southern College campus. Visitor Center featuring drawings, photos and furniture. Free self-guided walking tours daily.

Florida Southern College is Named “Most Beautiful Campus” in the Nation

Florida Southern College’s stunning campus was ranked as the nation’s “Most Beautiful Campus” in The Princeton Review’s 2012 edition of its annual college guidebook.

Tours

Self Guided Tours: Tour maps are located at the directional sign located under the esplanades at Parking Lot VB. Campus Map

Guided Tours: 60 minutes at 11:00 a.m. During the summer, tours are by APPOINTMENT ONLY.

In depth Guided Tours: 2 hours at 1:00 p.m. During the summer, tours are by APPOINTMENT ONLY.

To schedule a guided tour, please call the Visitor Center during business hours at 863.680.4597. At other times, please call 863-680-4444 to make reservations or for general information.

Rates

Guided Tours: $20/person
In depth Guided Tours: $30/person (2.5 hours)
Group tours: Groups of 10 or more, contact for pricing.

Directions

From I-4 take 570, Polk Parkway, toward Lakeland. Proceed to Exit 7, South Florida Ave. Turn onto 37N, South Florida Ave., and proceed approximately 1.5 miles, turn right onto Beacon Road. Proceed to the lake and turn left onto Lake Hollingsworth Drive. Florida Southern College will be on your left.

The Visitor Center is located to the right of the parking lot in the Thad Buckner Buidling (BB). Campus Map

Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.