Author of “Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern” at Detroit Public Library April 23, 2008

Alden B. Dow: Midwestern Modern, by Diane Maddex (Alden B. Dow Home & Studio, distributed by W.W. Norton & Company) - This tribute to Midland native and nationally renowned architect Alden B. Dow (1904-1983) celebrates his creative and innovative designs for homes, churches, schools and government buildings, as well as his life philosophies of honesty, humility and enthusiasm. In his half-century career, Dow designed more than 600 structures, more than 100 of which were built in Midland, making the town a monument to his talent. Filled with vivid photos and design elements that reflect Dow’s own style, the book also provides a detailed tour of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio in Midland.

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