John D. Larkin
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John Durrant Larkin (September 29, 1845 - February 15, 1926)[1] was an American business magnate who pioneered the mail-order business model, developed (with business partner and brother-in-law Elbert Hubbard[2]) the marketing strategy of offering premiums to customers,[3] introduced revolutionary employment innovations,[4] and commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright's first major public work, the Larkin Administration Building.[5]
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John Durrant Larkin | |
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Born | (1845-09-29)September 29, 1845 |
Died | February 15, 1926(1926-02-15) (aged 80) |
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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