Celebrating the Larson & Darby Legacy

Larson and Darby 1963-2023

Sixty years ago, two good friends, architects who met when they both worked for the same firm, decided to take a chance and strike out on their own. Larry Larson and Sam Darby launched Larson & Darby with the knowledge that doing good work was only one part of the formula for success. They placed a high value on the employees who worked hard to help grow the business and cultivating long-term client and vendor relationships. 

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, commemorating 60 years in business, and celebrating our founders, our employees, and our clients.

1963-2023

60th Anniversary Stories

Dimmick Grade School

Dimmick Grade School

In 2021 and 2022, Larson & Darby Group designed and implemented a complete interior renovation of the Dimmick...

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Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market

Outdoor City Market The 12,000 sf steel-framed, open air canopy structure and site redevelopment of city of Rockford...

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Field Fastener

Field Fastener

Everyone loves a good barbeque. So what does Field Fastener have to do with grilling, you might ask? Well, perhaps...

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Clock Tower Resort

Clock Tower Resort

Located off the longest coast-to-coast highway in the United States, the Clock Tower Resort was seen by thousands of...

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GROB

GROB

In 1988, we first attended the Hannover Messe (or Hannover Fair), located in Hannover, Germany. Hannover Messe is the...

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MetroCentre

MetroCentre

In October of 1976, the team of Larson & Darby, Inc. and Orput Architects were selected to design a new city...

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Woodward, Inc.

Woodward, Inc.

In summer of 1980, we began our first project for the then Woodward Governor Co. Today, Woodward, Inc. is recognized...

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Starr Science Center

Starr Science Center

State-of-the-art when built in the 1960s, Starr Science Center at Rockford University needed a 21st-century update. We...

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Cheers to Sixty Years!

Cheers to Sixty Years!

Sixty years ago, two good friends – who were also brothers-in-law – architects who met when they both worked for the...

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Share Your Story!

We are grateful for the outstanding client partnerships and exceptional environments we’ve played a role in creating since 1963. Help us celebrate our 60th anniversary by sharing your memories here.

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