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In the 1950s, laminate was an esteemed household material. Prized for its durability and decorative qualities, it was generally applied only on tabletops and counters. By the time Ralph Wilson Sr., the founder of Wilsonart, designed and built his house in 1959, the company was looking for creative new ways to use laminate in the home.

Wilson built his house to serve three purposes: First, the house was his private residence where he lived from 1959 until his death in 1972. Second, it served as a model home for his then-fledgling laminate company. Finally, the house served as a test-lab of sorts, where he could personally test the quality and durability of the products his company manufactured.

The Wilson House is a testament to the founding principles that remain intact even today - innovation, design excellence, and a commitment to the continuous development of interior surfacing products.

To schedule a tour, kindly fill out the request form provided below. Please note that appointments must be made at least one week in advance of the desired tour date. Tours are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. There is no fee for the tour, and we recommend allowing 45 minutes to an hour for the visit to enable enough time to ask questions and explore the house.