Movie Sundays presented by The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio as Zoom Events
As an avid photographer and film maker, Alden B. Dow was rarely without his cameras and eventually produced an extensive library of over 300 films. Whether it was documenting the construction of one of his own designs, exploring nature’s splendor around his own home or on a trip across the country; Alden B. Dow saw […]
Rare Finds from the Archives: Alden and Vada Dow’s Collection of Art Print Portfolios
In the 1930s, before expensive coffee table art books were as widely available as they are today, those who wanted to enjoy the beauty of art in their homes collected art prints. Alden and Vada Dow owned several beautiful portfolios of art prints from the 1920s and 1930s that are now housed in the Home […]
Mid-Century Modern in Disguise By Craig McDonald, Director The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
The Bennett House living room that features the surrounding “gallery” space looking onto hole number three of the golf course. Midland features over 430 mid-twentieth century modern buildings that make the city an unparalleled architectural destination. Many architects contributed to this great legacy and to the incredible collection of 350 beautiful residential designs that are […]
2021 Movie Sundays presented by The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio as Live Zoom Events
UPDATE: The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio will present Movie Sundays as live Zoom events. Movie dates and times will remain as previously scheduled. Live narration along with an intermission and plenty of time for questions and answers will add to the fun of seeing Mr. Dow’s films. The pricing has changed to $15 […]
The World of Interiors: Alden B. Dow’s Gambolling Den
We are delighted to share with you The World of Interiors feature on the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio from their December issue. It was a pleasure to work with the entire team that included writer Meghan McEwen, photographer Anne Schlechter, and Managing Editor Grace McCloud. Craig McDonald, Director
Office Fun in 1954
Mr. Dow created and nurtured a fun and playful work environment in his architectural studio throughout its history. We have a couple of slides of the staff awarding a diploma to Harry L Cummings in 1954, that bestows upon him the title of F.A.B.D. (ARCHITECTUS BEAUX DOCTORUS). Note the good-humored listing of job responsibilities and […]
Oppermann Friendship
Mr. and Mrs. Dow began renting different cottages in Northern Michigan very early in their marriage. Eventually they would buy and renovate a cottage in Cottage Grove Association on the north side of Higgins Lake. It is here that they made many life-long friendships and connections. One of the couples, Peters (Pat) and Martha Oppermann […]
Introducing The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Online Gift Shop
We are pleased to introduce you to the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Online Gift Shop! The Gift Shop is filled with products inspired by Mr. Dow’s philosophies and designs: handcrafted wooden puzzles, original mobiles, books, journals, notecards, and more. Spur your creativity and playfulness! Proceeds from The Gift Shop help maintain and preserve […]
Ann Arbor City Hall by Alden B. Dow
In 1960, the citizens of Ann Arbor approved a $2.3 million bond for the construction of a new city hall. Alden B. Dow was selected as the architect and began the design of this important civic project that year. When it opened in the summer of 1963, it had a distinct impact on the downtown […]
2020 Architecture and Design Summer Camps
All camps include access to special areas of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio not included on regular tours.