Muskegon Community College by Alden B. Dow
When developing the site plan for Muskegon Community College in 1963, Alden B. Dow marked off a 122-acre section of wooded and hilly creek land and designed the campus around and on top of a stream that meanders through its entire length.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College by Alden B. Dow
Kalamazoo Valley was just one of a large number of educational projects planned and designed by Mr. Dow during the 1960’s.
Out of the Archives: Alden B. Dow’s Lanterns, Towers & Spires
On display are drawings and photographs of the unusual beehive light and sound tower of the Roscommon Congregational Church, the Art Deco lamp posts of the original Midland Country Club, the Jenga-like tower of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and more.
The Henry McMorran Memorial Auditorium and Sports Arena by Alden B. Dow
Located in the hub of Port Huron’s downtown, the Henry McMorran Memorial Auditorium was designed by Alden B. Dow in 1956, followed by the Sports Arena in 1957. The Theatre has 1157 seats and features a stage curtain designed by Mr. Dow and similar to the one found in the Game Room of the Home […]
The Dr. Joe Morris Residence by Alden B. Dow
In June of 1962 Dr. Joe Morris, an Ann Arbor physician, wrote a letter to Alden B. Dow to ask if he would design a house for his family. He was encouraged to write that letter by Dr. Harry Towsley, the architect’s brother-in-law and from whom he had received his first residential commission. In August […]
Roscommon Congregational Church by Alden B. Dow
Alden B. Dow began the drawings for the Roscommon Congregational Church in February 1961. A contract was signed with a local building contractor, Bernard Streff, on July 17, 1961, with construction to be completed within 200 calendar days for $86,500. The final cost of the church with change orders totaled $91,138. The 8,752 square foot […]
The Robbie Robinson Residence by Alden B. Dow
The Robbie Robinson residence is one of the 13 unit block houses designed by Alden B. Dow and built during the 1930s and early 1940s. Mr. Robinson owned the Robbie Robinson Company, a Detroit firm that supplied a number of building products used by Mr. Dow over the years. In February of 1941, the architect […]
Holiday Tours of The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio begin November 27th
Holiday Tours November 27th to December 31st of this Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece *Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day* Original Dow Family decorations! shimmering lights captivating bright colors beautiful ornaments scale trains playful toys Sugar cookies and cider! Daily Tours by Reservation: Monday – Saturday at 2pm Friday-Saturday at 10am Private Tours by Appointment Reserve Online […]
After Alden: An Architectural History of Lake Jackson
“After Alden: An Architectural History of Lake Jackson” by Marty Merritt Lecture and Book Signing Sunday, October 27, 2019 1-3 pm United Church of Christ 4100 Chestnut Hill Dr, Midland, MI 48642 Mid-Century Modern Midland (MCMM) is excited to present a lecture and book signing: “After Alden: An Architectural History of Lake Jackson”. Marty Merritt, author of […]
2019 Modernism in America Award earned by The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
Mid-Century Modern Midland (MCMM), a project of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, has been recognized by Docomomo US, as one of 10 winners of the 2019 Modernism in America Awards. The MCMM’s project to document and share Midland’s unique contribution to the Mid-Century Modern movement was awarded a Citation of Merit in […]