Most of the usual documentation that tells the story of the design of an Alden B. Dow home does not exist for the Jesse Kreger
The first discussion about the design of a structure to cover farmers selling their produce in the open parking lot
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As early as 1965, the long-range plan for the Center called for a building with a museum, library, auditorium, classroom,
Read MoreThe Nature Observatory (Nature Study Building) The inspiration to establish a place for the study of the natural environment in
Read MoreAlden B. Dow began the design of a large standalone building for Smith’s Flowers in September 1954. The shop had
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Just a year after completing the design of Messiah Lutheran Church in Bay City, Alden B. Dow began developing the
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Alden B. Dow began the drawings for a house for his lifelong friend, Peters “Pat” Oppermann, in 1957. Mr. Oppermann
Read MoreIn the later years of his career, Alden B. Dow turned his attention to designing a number of structures to
Read MoreMidland Fire Station No. 1 is one of the 39 civic structures designed by Alden B. Dow during his career.
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Alden B. Dow’s initial presentation drawing for a proposed Midland Hospital was dated August 1938, a full two years before
Read MoreAs World War II drew to a close, Alden B. Dow actively participated in the design of badly-needed, low-cost housing.
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