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History of Wingspread

Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center spans over 36 lush acres anchored by the Iconic Wingspread building, a masterpiece designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1938. Originally built as a private residence, Wingspread now serves as the centerpiece of a thoughtfully designed complex that inspires both reflection and collaboration.

Whether convening for high-level strategy, leadership development, or organizational renewal, Wingspread provides a quiet, inspiring environment rooted in legacy. 

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A History of Relevance

In 1936, Herbert Fisk Johnson, Jr. (1899-1978) commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design a new administration building for S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., (also known as Johnson Wax), the family business which has since been renamed SC Johnson, A Family Company. Johnson loved the plan so much he later commissioned Wright to design a new home for his family in Racine, Wisconsin. Completed in 1939, Wright called the 14,000-foot creation Wingspread, because its four wings embrace the prairie, while the roof over the central Great Hall soars skyward.

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