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Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern
"This book traces Alden Dow's life and work
as well as the intensely personal philosophy that governed everything he did: houses, churches, schools, business and civic structures,
and even a new town in Texas. Dow changed the face of his hometown of Midland, Michigan,
leaving more than one hundred buildings, including his Home and Studio, a National
Historic Landmark."
- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
This vibrant example of Dow's early architectural work is available at the gift
shops of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, the Midland Center for the Arts and the
Dow Gardens (all in Midland) for $45.00. The suggested retail price is $50.00. In
addition, many national retailers are also carrying Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern.
Great News!!! We are making
our mark on Michigan!!!
December 8, 2007 - "Coffee-table decor books will delight long
after the holidays are history" Marge Colborn,
The Detroit
News, has named Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern
one of her Top 10 Favorite Coffee-table Books for the 2007
holiday season.
December 17, 2007 - The library of Michigan has named
Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern one of the 2008
Michigan Notable Books. Nancy R. Robertson, State
Librarian writes, "...The program honors and promotes quality
publications about the State of Michigan or the Great Lakes,
written by a Michigan author, or set in Michigan." Over
300 titles were discussed and only 20 were chosen to best
represent "our state's diverse, ethnic, historical, literary,
and cultural experience."
Both designations are a great honor for the staff of the Alden
B. Dow Home and Studio, writer Diane Maddex and designer Robert
Wiser. April & May 2008 - The Michigan Notable Book Tour has begun!!
Staff of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, along with Diane Maddex, had the pleasure of introducing Alden B. Dow:
Midwestern Modern to guests in libraries and book
stores in many cities in southern Michigan including Redford,
Jackson, Grand Rapids, Waterford, Lansing, and Ann Arbor.
Take a look at this introduction to Dow's architectural
legacy...it would make a "Notable" addition to your own library!
Even More Great News!!!
Fall 2007 - located in Design Watch of
Beautiful Homes magazine, "Visiting the Alden B. Dow Home
and Studio in Midland, Michigan...is like dropping by when Dow
(1904-1983) and his wife Vada, were still there. The book
(Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern) is the
next best thing to visiting the home and what Dow called the
floating submarine conference room, which puts you at eye level
with the surface of the lagoon."
Winter 2007-8 - Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern
is featured in Shelf Life of MODERNISM Magazine,
Sandy McLendon writes, "Dow's approach to Organic Architecture
was rather different from Wright's, more practical and
client-oriented. His Unit Blocks, recycled from cinder
ash, were one of the first 'green' building products.
February 2008 - Reviewed by Arnold Berke of
Architectural Record, Alden B.
Dow: Midwestern Modern is described as "Spaciously
laid out and cheerfully colored, like so many of Dow's
buildings, the volume joins an expanding clan of books on
regional architects."
April 2008 - Lake Magazine - The
Bottom Line given by Megan Waitkoff states, "Dow provides for a
fascinating character study, but the striking photography of his
works wins out."
Spring 2008 - Susan H. Stafford gives credit to Alden B.
Dow: Midwestern Modern and author Diane Maddex,
in Reading Wright of The Quarterly
Newsletter of The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy,
"...Maddex offers a rich and intimate portrait of Alden B. Dow
that serves as a fine introduction for readers who are
unfamiliar with his work and as an invaluable resource for
anyone who is already an admirer or a serious student of modern
architecture."
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Alden B. Dow Home
The Alden B. Dow Home & Studio, Midland, Michigan, invites
you through the architectural studio and private residence of noted 20th century
architect Alden B. Dow. This building's geometric planes and angles, complementing
the lines in nature, are accented by Dow's creative use of rich color, glass, wood,
and his unique unit block system. By integrating the building with the natural elements
that surround it, you become integrated and placed into these elements from within.
 What you will find in this section:
Autumn Reflections Tours
Alden B. Dow - Midwestern Modern
Public Tours
Pre-Arranged Group Tours
Educational Tours
Photo Gallery
2008 Autumn Reflections Tour
Autumn Reflections tours are, once again, proving to be most
interesting!!
The two homes featured this year, the Diehl and Harlow residence s,
are from different decades, demonstrating the evolution in style
of Alden Dow. Each home is distinctive in design from the lead
glass
windows and hip roof of the Diehl home to the vast openness
you feel in the
Harlow residence. What is especially unique about
these homes is the
placement of the structures on their lots; each
enhancing the natural beauty
of their surroundings.
You will also have the chance to explore areas of the Home and Studio,
inside and out, not available on any other tour throughout the year!!!
Capture the beauty of this magnificent structure from various exterior
venues, including the Point, courtyard, two terraces, lantern hill, and of
course, the blocks in the pond.
Friday, October 3rd, through Sunday, October 5th, several different types of
tours are available to choose from, all two hours in length -
INTRODUCTORY TOUR - a brief tour of the Home and Studio and a quick glimpse
of the Diehl and Harlow homes.
ULTIMATE HOME AND STUDIO TOUR - in depth tour of the Home and Studio.
ULTIMATE TRAVEL TOUR - extensive time in both the Diehl and Harlow homes.
COMBINATION TOUR (available only Saturday and Sunday) - a full day of
architecture includes both the Ultimate Home and Studio tour AND the
Ultimate Travel tour!! Begin your day with a tour in the
morning, relax and enjoy lunch at a nearby eatery and then return for a
second dose of exploration!! If you make your reservations online and
choose this tour option, please make sure you mark the appropriate ticket
type.
If you have additional questions please call us at 1.866.315.7678.
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Alden B. Dow - Midwestern Modern
This book traces Alden Dow's life and work as well as the intensely personal
philosophy that governed everything he did: houses, churches, schools, business
and civic structures, and even a new town in Texas. Dow changed the face of his
hometown of Midland, Michigan, leaving more than one hundred buildings, including
his Home and Studio, a National Historic Landmark." W. W. Norton & Company,
Inc.
This vibrant example of Dow's
early architectural work is available at the gift
shops of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, the Midland Center for the Arts and the
Dow Gardens (all in Midland) for $45.00. The suggested retail price is $50.00. In addition, many national retailers are also carrying Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern.
If you have additional questions please call us at 1.866.315.7678.
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Public Tours
Our daily tours have been such a great success through the summer months that we
have decided to continue them!!!
Witness Michigan history on our public tours Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. and
Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m., February through December. Open most holiday weekends;
tour times may vary from our regular schedule. Tours are $10.00 for adults and $5.00
for students (children 8 and older only please) taking an hour and a half to two
hours. Reservations required.
Register online by
noon or call us by 4PM on the Friday before you plan your Saturday visit;
this guarantees a tour guide's availability.
And...Saturday
tours will only be conducted if four or more attendees are present. In the
event that this minimum requirement is not met, we will contact you to
reschedule your visit for a future date.
Register Online via Secure Server Directions
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Prearranged Tours
Join the many diverse groups that have experienced this National Historic Landmark
- Red Hat Ladies, garden clubs, girl scout troops, car clubs, and photography groups
to name a few! Tours are available for groups of 10 to 60, Tuesday through Saturday,
February through December. Our group rate is $7.00 per person for groups of 20 or
more. Reservations are required, please call to discuss tour
arrangements with a member of our staff.
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Educational Tours
The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio offers educational tours to groups of all ages.
Programming encompasses elementary through high school, college and beyond. Click
here to learn more about the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio's educational tours and
programming.
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Photo Gallery - What You'll See
The photo gallery below takes you throughout the structure and allows you a glimpse
of the experience you will have at the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio.
reception area
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drafting room
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 sitting room
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Mr. Dow's office
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office terrace |
game room |
living room |
living room terrace
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dining room
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house exterior |
porch off living room |
porch exterior
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