Construction of the Home and Studio PDF Print E-mail

Below is the time line of the construction of the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio from 1933 to 1941.


Timeline of the Construction

1933 – Return from Fellowship at Taliesin 

1933 – Developed footprint of studio, noting future studio and future house 

1934 – First Drafting Room is constructed (not of Unit Block) of a board clad construction

1935 – First addition, reception area with secretary desk and floating conference room 

1936-1937 – Second Drafting Room added

1939-1941 – Construction of the house

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