A 1930s Time Capsule by Alden B. Dow Seeks $675K in Michigan
Stained glass and sawtooth details await in the 1936 Green Residence.
Stained glass and sawtooth details await in the 1936 Green Residence.
A rare slice of architectural history just hit the market in Midland, Michigan. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, the multilevel dwelling was designed in 1936 by acclaimed architect Alden B. Dow, FAIA, for George Greene, a plant engineer at the Dow Chemical Company. Since then, the residence has been thoughtfully cared for, and it was even added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
The Green Residence was designed in 1936 by Alden B. Dow, a prominent architect based in Midland, Michigan. "The home sits on perhaps the most serene little street in town," says listing agent Badger Beall. "It offers privacy, yet open views to the Midland Country Club golf course."
Photo courtesy of Ayre/Rhinehart Realtors
Floor-to-ceiling stained glass bathes the main foyer in a warm, colorful glow.
Photo courtesy of Ayre/Rhinehart Realtors
According to public records, the 1,600-square-foot home broke ground in 1936, and it was completed at a final cost of about $16,983. To accommodate the gently sloped lot, Dow designed the property to appear as one long, rectangular structure with several low roof planes.
Upon entry, steps leads down into the home’s primary gathering spaces, including a large living room with a wall of windows designed in a sawtooth pattern. This design element is repeated throughout the interior, and it can also be seen in the chimney wood bands that point up toward the vaulted ceilings.
Once inside, steps descend to a large living area, complete with expansive glazing and exposed brick. Original built-in shelving units—both vertical and horizontal—offer ample storage.
Photo courtesy of Ayre/Rhinehart Realtors
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