Research Tower Serves as Beacon of Innovation; Anticipates First Ever Public Tours in Spring 2014 RACINE, Wis., Dec. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking winter solstice, the longest night of the year, SC Johnson relit its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Research Tower, which will soon open for public tours for the first time in its history. The historic tower, open from 1950 to 1982, served as the creative inspiration and birthplace for the company's leading brands. Research Tower Opens to the Public for the First Time Beginning in spring of 2014, the Research Tower will be open to the public for the first time ever, at no charge. "While SC Johnson has offered free public tours of the Wright-designed buildings on campus, the Research Tower, which is currently on the National Register of Historic Places, will open its doors to the public for the first time," said Semrau. "We're delighted to share this important piece of our legacy publicly, for the first time this spring." Starting in May, tours of the Research Tower will be available on Fridays and Saturdays in both the morning and afternoon. In addition, visitors can also: Tour the Wright-designed SC Johnson Administration Building, celebrated as one of the top 25 buildings of the 20th century Tour the award-winning, Foster + Partners-designed Fortaleza Hall Tour The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright , which showcases Wright's designs and artifacts and explores the legendary architect's influence on families and the American home Enjoy our films: the Academy Award-winning documentary To Be Alive! and the acclaimed Carnauba: A Son's Memoir, shown at the historic Golden Rondelle Theater All tours also include a visit to The Lily Pad, a gift shop featuring exclusive SC Johnson memorabilia and brand gift merchandise, as well as Wright-inspired items. All SC Johnson tours are free.
