The Alden B. Dow Home & Studio and Mid-Century Modern Midland are pleased to announce the Hidden Treasures Tour. This event will feature three homes that epitomize the quality, diversity and beauty of Midland’s Mid-Century Modern architectural heritage. Each of...
In 1957 Leland Doan, chairman of the Dow Chemical Company, asked Alden B. Dow to design a house for his family, one that would be eminently suited as well for the entertaining expected of one in his position. The result is a residence built of randomly-laid...
The Tour Day partnership between The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio and Docomomo US is an easy one to understand. But first, Docomomo — what an odd word, right? It stands for the DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of...
“After Alden: An Architectural History of Lake Jackson” by Marty Merritt Lecture and Book Signing Sunday, October 27, 2019 1-3 pm United Church of Christ 4100 Chestnut Hill Dr, Midland, MI 48642 Mid-Century Modern Midland (MCMM) is excited to present a lecture and...
“Why strive to be creative?" Perhaps I should ask, “Why strive to breathe?” In most creative personalities, it is every bit as necessary to be creative as it is to take in oxygen. It is a simple prerequisite of life. To many – to most – of us, to live is to be...
Structures for Sale MCMM is happy to provide Mid-Century Modern owners the opportunity to advertise their structures on our site. In order to have an ad approved, the structure must be Mid-Century Modern design. You will upload all relevant information about your...
Mid-Century Modern Midland: Francis "Red" Warner Architectural Showcase Sunday, June 30, 2019 1-3pm This showcase will feature self-guided tours of three Warner structures Advanced ticket sales only. $20 per person. You will not be able to purchase tickets the day...
Mid-Century Modern Midland presents: The Latest and Greatest in Michigan Architecture by Kristen Nyht AIA, AICP, LEED AP, President of AIA Michigan Saturday May 4, 2019 at 10:30 am in the Grace A. Dow Library Auditorium During this free community event, Kristen...
Frank Harlow was a lawyer with a private practice in Midland before joining the legal department of the Dow Chemical Company in 1952. The Harlow family had outgrown their small house when they approached Alden B. Dow in 1954 about designing a new home. The...
Listen to Michigan Radio's Stateside interview with Craig McDonald regarding "Midland's treasure trove of mid-century modern architecture"
2019 Architecture and Design Summer Camps at The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio.
MCMM has now finalized several projects which we would like to share with you in the new year. Please plan to join us Tuesday, January 15th 2019 at 7:00 pm In the Little Theater of the Midland Center for the Arts. We are very excited to share our new MCMM logo,...