Generational Ties – Exhibit of the Fiber artwork of Leslie Anne Feagley

The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio is proud to host Generational Ties an exhibit of the Fiber artwork of Leslie Anne Feagley paired with the architectural design of her father, Alden B. Dow Associate Architect Jack P. Feagley. The exhibit is featured in the Second Drafting Room of the Alden B. Dow Studio and […]

Gloria Jacobus Olson

It is with sadness that we share that our great friend Gloria Jacobus Olson passed away on Sunday, February 16th. As a new graduate of the University of Michigan College of Architecture and Design in 1944, Gloria had interest in the work of Alden B. Dow.  She learned about Mr. Dow from a college professor […]

Somnophonics: Alden B. Dow’s Invention of a New Art Form

The idea came to Alden B. Dow as he sat quietly in an auditorium, watching the conductor and musicians performing in concert.  He wondered if there might be a way to enhance the enjoyment of a musical performance by adding color, light, and movement to the experience.  He began experimenting in the Game Room of […]

2019 Movie Sundays at The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio

Movie Sundays at The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Theater Reservations Required Seating is limited 1.866.315.7678 www.abdow.org February 17, 2019 ARCHITECTURE March 10, 2019 TRAVEL March 24, 2019 LEISURE AND FAMILY TIME Showtimes 1pm to 3pm on all show dates 315 Post Street – House Entrance $15.00 per ticket – Includes Concessions  February 17, […]

US Modernist Radio – Architecture You Love #77/Michigan Modern: Michael Dow + Susan Bandes + Brian Conway with Musical Guests The Mac McLaughlin Group

CLICK HERE to listen to US Modernist Radio – Architecture You Love #77/Michigan Modern: Michael Dow + Susan Bandes + Brian Conway with Musical Guests The Mac McLaughlin Group Michigan, that fine state shaped like your hand, is a hotbed of amazing Modernism.  Today George Smart and co-host Bob Langford chat with three knowledgeable guests […]

Alden B. Dow Home and Studio’s Adult Camp

As adults drop children off at our Architecture and Design Summer Camps, they excitedly express a wish to stay and join in all of the fun and creativity. Well, now YOU can! The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio has created an adult camp that contains many of the playful activities enjoyed by our younger […]

Alden B. Dow Home and Studio 2018 Autumn Reflections Tours October 6, 2018

CLICK HERE for Autumn Reflections 2018 Google Map Alden B. Dow Renovated “As I see it, real housing should be a living, growing part of us and not a sterile machine.  Real housing is not a place to hibernate, it is a place for individuals to grow.” Alden B. Dow Alden B. Dow was a master […]

The Robert Myers Residence, Lapeer, Michigan by Alden B. Dow

Robert Myers was a successful dairy farmer turned editor and publisher of the Lapeer, Michigan, County Press.  In May of 1950, he approached Alden B. Dow with an idea to build an unconventional farm house on his 400-acre farm.  Myers used the words of Henry David Thoreau to describe his dream home: “Home would be […]

Howard Ball Home Restoration Power Point Presentation

Presented by Ruth & Jack Ham on April 29, 2018 Download Here PRODUCT LIST FOR WOOD REFINISHING AND RESTORATION EXTERIOR WOOD REFINISHING PRODUCTS Stripping Products Jasco Premium Paint and Epoxy Remover (available at Lowe’s) Denatured Alcohol and Fine Steel Wool for hard to get places Finishing Products Orbital Sander:  40 grit will remove paint; Use […]

DWELL.com features The Alden B. Dow Home & Studio’s iconic collection pieces

Thank you DWELL.com for this wonderful story on Alden B. Dow’s collections of iconic furniture, textiles, and decorative arts. His eye for quality pieces has stood the test of time as he composed their order within his own home and studio, to create a personal space of inspiration and beauty, when they were first being […]

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