The Shanty for Alden and Vada Dow Residential Alden B. Dow FAIA

Midland, MI
  • By Alden B. Dow FAIA, 1934

The Alden Dow House, aka the Shanty House,was located on the Dow family property.

It was torn down in 1941, when his new house was built.

Features

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Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989, the Alden B Dow Home and Studio continues to engage the imagination and elicits emotional responses in all who experience this powerful statement of Mid-Twentieth Century Modern architecture. Planted into an encompassing pond, the Home and Studio is alive with reflective light, soaring roof lines, diverging angles, brilliant color and the perfect balance of enticement and tranquility. It truly is an “oasis of architecture and inspiration.” Schedule your visit for architectural tours, educational programs, Michigan history and much more.

Public Tours

Mon – Sat at 2 PM & Fri – Sat 10 AM
Reservations Required either book online or by calling 1.866.315.7678

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Contact

The Home and Studio phone lines are down. If you need to contact us please email info@abdow.org and we will return messages as soon as we can. Due to the extension of "Stay in Place" posed by COVID-19, we are cancelling and refunding all tours and events at the Home and Studio until June 12th. 
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