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Alden B. Dow House and Studio
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| Location: | 315 Post St., Midland, Michigan |
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| Area: | 27.2 acres (11.0 ha)[1] |
| Built: | 1936 |
| Architect: | Alden B. Dow |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 89001167 |
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| Added to NRHP: | June 29, 1989[2] |
| Designated NHL: | June 29, 1989[3] |
Alden B. Dow House and Studio, also known as Alden B. Dow Home & Studio, in Midland, Michigan, was the house and studio that were the residence and acknowledged masterpiece of 20th century architect Alden B. Dow. The quality and originality of his work, as well as his association with Frank Lloyd Wright, have earned him lasting national recognition.
Dow built his home and studio between 1937 and 1940, using a patented system known as "Unit Blocks". The Unit Blocks, one foot square, were cast from recycled cinders from the Dow Chemical Company. Dow used them to form walls and terraces, as well as ornamental elements such as stepping stones in the surrounding pond.[4]
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989.[1][3]
The house is open to the public for tours.
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