If you were unable to attend The Mysticism of Religous Architecture Lecture by Constantine George Pappas, AIA. Video Available Below:

 

Thank you to everyone who attended the Jackson B. Hallett Self-Guided Tour on Sunday November 5th! 

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Congratulations to the winners of the

Mid-Century Modern Midland Architect Quiz

that was handed out to attendees of the event.

Meg Harding and Stan Halpin

won a $50 gift certificate for the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio for correctly identifying the most architects.

 

The answers to the quiz are:

3100 Applewood:  Jackson Hallett

3108 Applewood: James Spence

3200 Applewood: William Stone

3205 Applewood: Carl G. Schulwitz

3300 Applewood: Jackson Hallett

3400 Applewood: A.B. Dow

3401 Applewood: Cle Allison

3410 Applewood:  Jackson Hallett

3418 Applewood: A. B. Dow, with an addition by Jackson Hallett ( ½ point for Hallett!)

3419 Applewood: A.B. Dow

3711 Applewood: Robert Schwartz and Glenn Beach

3812 Applewood:  “F.E. “Red” Warner

3910 Applewood: Carl G. Schulwitz

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Mid-Century Modern Midland’s efforts to document the cities architectural heritage is receiving national coverage from one of the Design Industries leading media sources! Please take some time to read and share “Defining an Architectural Canon From the Ground Up” By DWELL writer Caroline Wallis. Please leave a comment on the article to show your support for this project that will aid in the national recognition of Midland’s rich history and collection of great architecture and design.

Click here to read the DWELL story

“Defining an Architectural Canon from the Ground Up”

Speaking of updates, it’s been a few months since our meeting at the UCC to kick off our architect and architecture projects.  There are currently over 800 entries on the architecture database!
If you need help, or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Carol Neff at either 989-839-2744 or neff@midcenturymidland.org

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*If you missed the initial sign-up but would still like to attend, it’s not too late. Just RSVP to this meeting and then fill out the membership form to receive emails on future events.

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