January 2012

conference: Society of Architectural Historians-Detroit

What: Society of Architectural Historians
Where: Detroit
When: April 18-22, 2012
Program and further information

The Society of Architectural Historians is a group that resonates fully with the emphasis on placemaking that is key to Michigan’s future because buildings are among the most significant ingredients of “place.” At the recent 2011 Annual Conference in New Orleans, there was buzz about coming to Detroit. Members already know that the City has magnificent buildings – from early 19th century remnants to stunning Mid-Century Moderns – because they know the auto industry produced wealth unparalleled by any other city of its time. Those influencing the look of Detroit were carmakers shaping American taste and on the cutting-edge of everything from architectural style to materials to color. Other manufacturing cities also produced wealth, but it was one thing to make steel, construct railroad cars, and assemble cash registers, and quite another to be sculpting the American automobile – the direct route to the national psyche with promises of freedom and speed.

– Janet Kreger, 2012 SAH Annual Conference Local Committee

discussion: Defining the Relationship–Alden B. Dow and Frank Lloyd Wright

Defining the Relationship: Alden B. Dow and Frank Lloyd Wright

Perhaps you know that Alden B. Dow studied under Frank Lloyd Wright for a short time. Perhaps you see similarities in their architectural style. But how close was their relationship? How much influence did Wright actually have on Dow? What was life like at the Taliesin Fellowship? What controversy ensued when Dow was awarded the Phoenix Civic Center over Wright?

Join us for a special event where we address these questions. Watch movies Dow took at Taliesin, read original letters between Dow and Wright, see the unique gifts that Wright sent Dow, and much more!

Where: Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, Midland, Michigan
When: Saturday March 3rd or Sunday March 4th.
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
$25 Adults, $20 Students

Spaces are limited and reservations are required. Please call (989) 839-2744 to make your reservation today!

NOTE: This is not an a2modern event but, an event we thought the group would like to know about. Please call the Dow Home and Studio for information 989-839-2744.