Alden Dow
Alden Dow
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Alden B. Dow (April 10, 1904 – August 20, 1983) was an American architect based in Midland, Michigan. He was the son of Herbert Henry Dow (founder of the Dow Chemical Company). He is indeed a Mid Century Modern Architect (1930-1965) who had some of his training under Frank Lloyd Wright.
Alden B. Dow (April 10, 1904 – August 20, 1983) was an American architect based in Midland, Michigan. He was the son of Herbert Henry Dow (founder of the Dow Chemical Company). He is indeed a Mid Century Modern Architect (1930-1965) who had some of his training under Frank Lloyd Wright.
Alden made the city of Midland in Michigan to be the "Mecca of MCM Architecture" for Michigan.
Alden made the city of Midland in Michigan to be the "Mecca of MCM Architecture" for Michigan.
Dow was named the architect laureate of Michigan in 1983, shortly before his death. His house, garden, and studio in Midland, Michigan are open to public for visit.
Dow was named the architect laureate of Michigan in 1983, shortly before his death. His house, garden, and studio in Midland, Michigan are open to public for visit.
First Presbyterian Church In Dearborn (1964), Michigan
First Presbyterian Church In Dearborn (1964), Michigan
While I was researching Alden Dow's work, I learned that the First Presbyterian Church On Brady Street in Dearborn, Michigan is Designed by him (1964). My husband I take bike rides every summer in our neighborhood. I had seen the building many times and I love it dearly. But I had no idea who the designer was. I have shared some pictures in here with you. However seeing the building "up close and personal" is a whole different experience (A timeless one! I will promise)
While I was researching Alden Dow's work, I learned that the First Presbyterian Church On Brady Street in Dearborn, Michigan is Designed by him (1964). My husband I take bike rides every summer in our neighborhood. I had seen the building many times and I love it dearly. But I had no idea who the designer was. I have shared some pictures in here with you. However seeing the building "up close and personal" is a whole different experience (A timeless one! I will promise)
Exterior of Chruch
Chapel
Organ Room
Big Hall
Alden Dow House, Studio, and Gardens In Midland (1934-1937, Michigan
Alden Dow House, Studio, and Gardens In Midland (1934-1937, Michigan
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Gardens
Exterior
Exterior
Gardens
Gardens
The First House In USA with Garage in Front!
The First House In USA with Garage in Front!
Harry and Margaret Towsley (Dow's sister and her husband) House (1932), 1000 Berhshire Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan, was the "first residence in the country designed with an attached garage facing the street.
Harry and Margaret Towsley (Dow's sister and her husband) House (1932), 1000 Berhshire Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan, was the "first residence in the country designed with an attached garage facing the street.
Alden Dow Selected Work In Michigan
Alden Dow Selected Work In Michigan
Midland
Midland
- Midland Country Club (1930), (demolished 2010)
- Earl Stein House (1933), 209 Revere
- W. Lewis House (1934), 2913 Manor, Midland, Michigan
- Joseph A. Cavanagh House (1934), 415 W. Main
- Sheldon Heath House (1934), 1505 W. St. Andrews
- Alden Hanson House (1935), 1605 W. St. Andrews
- John S. Whitman House (1935), 2407 Manor
- Alden Dow House and Studio (1936), 315 Post St., a National Historic Landmark
- Charles MacCallum House (1936), 1227 W. Sugnet
- Howard Ball House (1935), 1411 W. St. Andrews
- Oscar C. Diehl House (1935), 919 E. Park,
- George Greene House (1936), 1115 W. Sugnet
- Donald L. Conner House (1936), 2705 Manor
- James T. Pardee House (1936), 812 W. Main St.
- Dow Chemical Company Administrative Building (1937), also known as Dow Chemical Main Office
- Midland Central Park Bandshell (1938),
- Midland Central Park Pool and Bathhouse (1938)
- Parents' and Children's Schoolhouse (1938), 1505 Crane Ct., NRHP-listed
- Calvin A. and Alta Koch Campbell House (1939), 1210 W. Park Dr., NRHP-listed
- Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Reinke House (1941), 33 Lexington Court, NRHP-listed
- Mr. and Mrs Frank Boonstra House (1941), 1401 Helen St., NRHP-listed
- Donald and Louise Clark Irish House (1941), 1801 W. Sugnet Rd., NRHP-listed
- Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Butenschoen House (1941), 1212 Helen St., NRHP-listed
- Charles and Mary Kempf Penhaligen House (1941), 1203 W. Sugnet Rd., NRHP-listed
- Midland Hospital (1943), later known as Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Midland, built around a courtyard garden,
- Grace A. Dow Memorial Library (1953),
- Midland Community Center (1953),
- Midland Skating Rink (1954),
- Fire Station No. 1 (1955),
- Midland County Courthouse Jail and Office addition (1955), 301 West Main Street,
- King's Daughters Home (1956),
- Midland Center for the Arts (1968),
- Dow Gardens Master Plan (1974),
- Lower Pond Bridge and Upper Pond Bridge (1975)
- Farmers Market (1973)
- Visitor Center (1976)
- Sun Bridge (1979)
- Chemical Bank and Trust Company
- Dow Center Complex
- First United Methodist Church
Other Michigan's Tri-Cities,
Other Michigan's Tri-Cities,
- Bay City, Bay County War Memorial
- Bay City, Thomas and Marjorie Defoe House (1949)
- Bay City, Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church (1956)
- Bay City, People's National Bank and Trust Company (1962)
- Flint, 2470 Nolen Dr. (1948)
- Saginaw, Mary Dow House (1936)
- Ann Arbor City Hall
- Fleming Administration Building
- Harry and Margaret Towsley House (1932),
- University of Michigan Women's Swimming Pool, Margaret Bell Building (1950),
- Ann Arbor Public Library (1955 or 1956),
- University of Michigan Botanical Gardens (1958),
- Ann Arbor Community Center (1958),
- Dunbar Community Center (1958),
- Leonard Service Station (1960),
- Institute for Social Research (1960), University of Michigan,
- Ann Arbor City Hall (1960), also known as Guy C. Larcom, Jr. Municipal Building, 301 East Huron Street,
- Conductron Corporation Offices (1961),
- University Microfilms Building (1963),
- Fleming Administration Building (1964)
- University of Michigan Continuing Education Center (1965)
- Greenhills School (1967), 850 Greenhills Dr.,
- Gordon Saunders House (1936)
- Hellenic Orthodox Community Church of St. George (1962), also known as Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, 45816 Woodward Avenue
- Lynn A. & Ruth M. Townsend House (1963), 1485 Kirkway
- Paul & Josephine C. Rood House (1937)
- Kalamazoo Christian Church (1957)
- Kalamazoo Nature Center (1961)
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College (1966)
Other Michigan Cities
Other Michigan Cities
- Algonac, LeRoy Smith House (1940), 9503 Frank St., NRHP-listed
- Dearborn, First Presbyterian Church (1964)
- Detroit, Wayne State University Center Building (1963)
- Detroit, Wayne State University Physical Education & Recreation Building (1961)
- East Lansing, Bachman House (1936)
- East Lansing, Eastminster Presbyterian Church (1961)
- Grosse Pointe Park, Pryor House (1936)
- Mount Pleasant, Brown House (1937)
- Muskegon, Muskegon Community College (1965)
- Midland, Northwood University (1960's)
- Port Huron, Henry McMorran Auditorium and Sports Arena (1961)
- Roscommon, Michigan, Earl Bennett Cottage (1936), Benmark's Club
Alden Dow Work in Other States
Alden Dow Work in Other States
- Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix Civic Center and Art Museum (1954), with Blaine Drake
- Elkhart, Indiana, William and Helen Koerting House (1936)
- Lake Jackson, Texas, Alden B. Dow Office and Lake Jackson City Hall, 101 S. Parking Place, NRHP-listed
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