Serious Scholars…Budding Architects…Design Enthusiasts…all are welcome to take the plunge into the world of primary resource materials. Lose yourself for an hour or for a day and discover the virtual laboratory of ideas within the Alden B. Dow Archives, where your question is just the first step in exploring new ideas and discovering answers and new questions.

The Archives

Located in the original Playroom of the Alden B. Dow Residence, the Alden B. Dow Archives is open to anyone who has an interest in Alden Dow, his architecture or his philosophy of design. The collection of Alden Dow's professional and personal papers, his speeches and writings, his photography and his hobbies are all available for research.

Contact us with your questions or make an appointment to visit the archives. We are happy to assist you with your research needs.

(For photography credits, see the photographer page.)