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In the November 16, 2009 issue of Newsweek, Cathleen McGuigan discusses Aline Saarinen, the wife of Eero Saarinen. McGuigan makes a compelling case that Mrs. Saarinen should be better known today for her own accomplishments – which are many, and … Continue reading →

1958 Quad-level house designed by Elmer Manson and Norman Carver.  3600+ square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Located in East Lansing, Michigan. Additional details and photographs can be found here.

We discuss Frank Lloyd Wright’s, The Acres (Galesburg Country Homes) located in Charleston Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The Acres is one of two Wright designed communities in Michigan. The second, Parkwyn, is just a few miles away. Enjoy!

It’s been a few weeks since we have updated the site. Here are the two newest additions: Parents’ and Children’s Schoolhouse in Midland, Michigan, by Alden B. Dow Melvyn Maxwell and Sara Stein Smith House, Bloomfield Township, Michigan, by Frank … Continue reading →

In the past few weeks we’ve been busy compiling data on Michigan’s modernist buildings and architects. If you haven’t visited the web site in recent weeks, here’s a summary of what’s been added: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boonstra House – … Continue reading →

The Ted.com video below features Eames Demetrios, grandson of Charles and Ray Eames, discussing their lives. Mr. Demetrios’ presentation features many candid and archival images of the Eameses.

Frank Lloyd Wright designed Snowflake in 1941 for Carlton and Margaret Wall. The Walls were introduced to Mr. Wright by Joseph Brewer, then-President of Olivet College. When approached by Mr. Brewer, Mr. Wright agreed to design “a romantic house for … Continue reading →

Are you, or do you know of someone who is, knowledgeable/interested in the topic of Mid-Century Modern? If so, please read on and contact the SHPO. The State Historic Preservation Office, in partnership with the Michigan History Foundation, is embarking … Continue reading →