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“I apprenticed with Mr. Dow during the summers of 1963 and 1964… It was one of the most Important parts of my education, and I still draw upon inspiration from that time.”  Dennis, Architect, NCARB, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming

“I like that you could never see any more than two rooms at a time…” 4th grade student, Meridian Elementary, Sanford, Michigan

“He had some outrageous ideas!  By the tour, you and the house, it gave me a ton more ideas for interior design." 7th grade student, Haslett Middle School, Haslett, Michigan

“Thank you for showing me the kind of designs you can do when you think outside the box.”  10th grade student, Bullock Creek High School, Midland, Michigan

“…the 4th graders from Plymouth were inspired, excited and sincerely enthralled by what they saw.”  Debbie, teacher, Plymouth Elementary, Midland, Michigan

“Thank you for your hospitality and your wealth of information…”  Suzanne, Photography teacher, Bay Arenac Community High School, Bay City, Michigan

“The access to the archival renderings and blueprints really added to the unit we are currently studying in architectural design!”  Chris, CAD instructor, Meridian High School, Sanford, Michigan

“It has helped me, as a math teacher, give my students a ‘real world’ example of what mathematics can do.”  Darlene, Math teacher, Caro High School, Caro, Michigan

“Thank you so much for the wonderful tour…Many expressed a desire to return and bring others with them!”  Mary Lou, First Presbyterian Church of Lansing Daytrippers, Lansing, Michigan

“The whole tour was ‘awe-inspiring’ and not at all what was anticipated!”  Bonnie, North Homer Juniors Study Group, Midland, Michigan

“Thank you for not only taking us through the home, but also through the pages of history concerning Mr. Dow’s life and career.”  Anne, Midland, Michigan

“…You gave us a whole new, awesome outlook on the home and gave us the opportunity to make this place come to life in front of our eyes, which was really something special.”  Engineering drafting student, Bay Arenac Career Center, Bay City, Michigan

“It was a marvelous experience – first because of the beauty of the house and furnishings and second because of your great presentation.”  Arlene, DIA Volunteer Group, Grosse Pointe, Michigan

“From my own experience, it is one of the most memorable school field trips I have ever been on.  The docent’s wealth of information and presentation were very impressive.”  LuAnn, Indian Trails Motor Coach, Owosso, Michigan