2020 | May
Getting Back to "Normal"
The Larkin Center remains open, operational and eager to see the building re-populate.

The Western New York region is expected to enter into phase two of the New York State reopening plan. This will allow non-essential businesses in the professional services, retail, administrative support, and real estate/rental & leasing industries to return to the work place.

Nearly all Larkin Center tenants are categorized as essential, phase one, or phase two businesses, and we anticipate the Larkin Center will re-populate very soon. To aide in our preparation, we ask that all tenants provide us with a return to work plan as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Larkin Center Management
Facility Operations
Our building access plan remains in effect until a currently scheduled date of June 15th, at which point additional entrances will be opened for entry into the Larkin Center. Currently, access may be obtained at main facility entrances via your assigned access card and PIN. Anyone entering the facility without these credentials, should contact security (716.856.0815) from the 701 Seneca entrance and sign-in upon entry.

Our daily janitorial staff continues to focus on frequently touched surfaces and highly trafficked common areas to maintain the extensive standards required for the safest environment possible. Hands-free door opening devices have been installed on frequently used doors. Hand sanitizer has been strategically placed throughout common areas.

Face masks are required to to be worn in all common areas within the building. Occupancy limits are being implemented in confined spaces, and signage has been posted throughout the Larkin Center in regards to new guidelines in place.

Eckl's@Larkin, Larkin Fitness, The Larkin Gallery and Larkin Center conference rooms (with the exception of the Larkin Idea room on the 2nd floor) will be closed until further notice.

Parking services will be re-established June 15th, providing access only to individually assigned lots. The Seneca 1 lot will remain available for visitors with an adjustment in policy; visitors may contact Larkin Center Management per signage at the entrance for access. A separate correspondence will be provided to all registered parkers as to payment detail.

Daily evaluations will be conducted to adjust policies as needed.
Kornerstone is Open!
Juices, Sandwiches & Coffee
Kornerstone Cafe & Juice Bar, located off the lobby of the Larkin Center, is open for takeout Monday - Friday from 7a - 4p. On-the-go items such as cups of coffee may be purchased via walk in, but they ask that for any made to order items such as sandwiches and smoothies, you call ahead to place an order at 716.322.0237 or order online. Orders will be labeled and placed, at your request, at either lobby-side door or 703 Seneca side door of the cafe for “touchless” pickup.
The History of Larkin, from the Desk of Sharon Osgood
Larkin Soap Co. and Tourism
“Tourism?” you ask. “Aren’t you stretching the point on this one?” you accuse.” Not at all, I confidently respond.

I am not sure when it started, but by 1901 it had become huge,. Tours of the factory likely had been done before then, but John Larkin went full steam ahead at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. He put Darwin Martin in as lead participant on behalf of the Larkin Soap Co., and obviously with JDL’s blessings, the LSC became the only single industrial entity to have a building all to itself.
Personal Protective Equipment Suppliers
Friends of the Larkin Center, Sewing Technology and Uzo 1 International, are your go to source for your PPE needs. Sewing Technology has washable/re-usable cotton masks manufactured right here at the Larkin Center. Uzo 1 International has a wide array of products available with a heavy focus in sanitation based items