John D. Larkin

John Durrant Larkin (September 29, 1845 - February 15, 1926) was an American business magnate who pioneered the mail-order business model, developed (with business partner and brother-in-law Elbert Hubbard) the marketing strategy of offering premiums to customers, introduced revolutionary employment innovations, and commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright's first major public work, the Larkin Administration Building.

John Durrant Larkin
Born(1845-09-29)September 29, 1845
DiedFebruary 15, 1926(1926-02-15) (aged 80)
Resting placeForest Lawn Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBryant & Stratton College
OccupationBusiness magnate
Known forLarkin Company
SpouseHannah Frances Hubbard (married May 10, 1874)
Children7
Parent(s)Levi and Mary Ann Durrant Larkin
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