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 | |
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Born | |
Died | February 15, 1926 80) | (aged
Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Bryant & Stratton College |
Occupation | Business magnate |
Known for | Larkin Company |
Spouse | Hannah Frances Hubbard (married May 10, 1874) |
Children | 7 |
Parent(s) | Levi and Mary Ann Durrant Larkin |
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