Local Resources
Continue your exploration of Mid-Century and Modern architecture in the Great Lakes Bay Region and Michigan!
MIDLAND
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Tours & Blog, (989) 839-2744
The home and studio that were the residence of 20th century architect Alden B. Dow. Walk-in guests are not accepted at this time. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of desire tour date. More information: https://www.abdow.org/tours/public-tours/
The home and studio that were the residence of 20th century architect Alden B. Dow. Walk-in guests are not accepted at this time. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of desire tour date. More information: https://www.abdow.org/tours/public-tours/
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Blog: https://www.abdow.org/blog/
Marshall Fredericks and Alden Dow connection: https://www.abdow.org/connections-exhibit-marshall-fredericks/
Mid-Century Modern Midland, (866) 315-7678
Use the Mid Century Modern Midland mobile app or website to search for and learn about any of the hundreds of examples of mid-century modern architecture in Midland. The app allows users to create custom tours of more than 400 mid-century modern buildings in Midland. More information: https://midcenturymidland.org/
Midland’s Mid-Century Modern Bar & Lounge: The Pendulum Lounge, (989) 631-5930
Located at the Midland Center for the Arts and features an authentic Mid-Century Modern vibe. Open weekly on Thursday nights, 4:30 - 8 PM More information: https://www.midlandcenter.org/shows-tickets/pendulum-lounge/
Marshall Fredericks and Alden Dow connection: https://www.abdow.org/connections-exhibit-marshall-fredericks/
Mid-Century Modern Midland, (866) 315-7678
Use the Mid Century Modern Midland mobile app or website to search for and learn about any of the hundreds of examples of mid-century modern architecture in Midland. The app allows users to create custom tours of more than 400 mid-century modern buildings in Midland. More information: https://midcenturymidland.org/
Midland’s Mid-Century Modern Bar & Lounge: The Pendulum Lounge, (989) 631-5930
Located at the Midland Center for the Arts and features an authentic Mid-Century Modern vibe. Open weekly on Thursday nights, 4:30 - 8 PM More information: https://www.midlandcenter.org/shows-tickets/pendulum-lounge/
Bay City
Retro Attics, (989) 327-2213
Specializing in mid-century furniture, home decor and art, including vintage and industrial goods. They also design and produce vintage-inspired pieces. More information: https://www.facebook.com/RetroAtticsMI
Specializing in mid-century furniture, home decor and art, including vintage and industrial goods. They also design and produce vintage-inspired pieces. More information: https://www.facebook.com/RetroAtticsMI
Michigan
Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America, (517) 335-9840
The State Historic Preservation Office has partnered with organizations around the state producing a series of walking, biking, and driving tours that includes Detroit, Ann Arbor, East Lansing and more. More information: http://www.michiganmodern.org/tours
Docomomo US - Michigan Chapter, (512) 710-6969
Docomomo US is the United States chapter of Docomomo International, a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the modern movement for nearly 25 years. Explore their Michigan Sites Map to find modern buildings near you. More information: https://www.docomomo-us.org/chapter/michigan
Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House, (248) 645-3307
Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research is responsible for stewarding the Smith House and its collections. You can do a 360 self-guided virtual tour at: https://center.cranbrook.edu/visit/frank-lloyd-wright-smith-house
Broad Art Museum 360 Virtual Tour, (517) 884-4800
The Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University in East Lansing provides a 360 virtual tour at https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=2baFkuQJ632
The State Historic Preservation Office has partnered with organizations around the state producing a series of walking, biking, and driving tours that includes Detroit, Ann Arbor, East Lansing and more. More information: http://www.michiganmodern.org/tours
Docomomo US - Michigan Chapter, (512) 710-6969
Docomomo US is the United States chapter of Docomomo International, a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the modern movement for nearly 25 years. Explore their Michigan Sites Map to find modern buildings near you. More information: https://www.docomomo-us.org/chapter/michigan
Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House, (248) 645-3307
Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research is responsible for stewarding the Smith House and its collections. You can do a 360 self-guided virtual tour at: https://center.cranbrook.edu/visit/frank-lloyd-wright-smith-house
Broad Art Museum 360 Virtual Tour, (517) 884-4800
The Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University in East Lansing provides a 360 virtual tour at https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=2baFkuQJ632