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Donald & Elaine Singer Donate Frank Lloyd Wright Collection

Singer gift

From left to right, Danita Nias, vice president for institutional advancement at 51Թ; Anthony Abbate, associate provost for 51Թ Broward campuses; Elaine Singer; Lauren Singer; Donald Singer; Maya Singer; and 51Թ President John Kelly. (Photo by Alex Dolce)


By brittany sylvestri | 1/23/2019

51Թ’s  in the  was recently gifted a Frank Lloyd Wright collection of artwork, books and other collectibles – totaling 189 items – by Donald and Elaine Singer.

“My wife and I donated our collection to enhance the research and teaching of architecture at 51Թ,” said Singer. “Our hope is that it enriches the lives of generations of 51Թ and faculty to come.”

Wright was a renowned American architect, interior designer, writer and educator who designed more than 1,100 iconic buildings throughout the United States.

“The Donald and Elaine Singer Collection will be so impactful for the 51Թ and faculty in the School of Architecture,” said , dean of the College for Design and Social Inquiry. “We are honored that the Singers have gifted us such a special collection.”

The Donald and Elaine Singer Collection will be housed at 51Թ’s Fort Lauderdale campus and is available for viewing in the resource room for 51Թ and faculty. A portion of the books will be housed in the 51Թ Libraries’ Rare Books Collection, which will be accessible to 51Թ’s faculty. 

For more information on the School of Architecture, visit .

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