Alden Hanson House facts for kids
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Alden Hanson House
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| Location | 1605 W. St. Andrews, Midland, Michigan |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1934 |
| Architect | Alden B. Dow |
| Architectural style | International Style |
| MPS | Residential Architecture of Alden B. Dow in Midland 1933--1938 MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 89001443 |
| Added to NRHP | December 4, 1989 |
The Alden Hanson House is a special home in Midland, Michigan. It's located at 1605 West St. Andrews Street. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This means it's an important historical building.
A Home with History
Building a Modern Home
Alden Hanson was a scientist who worked for the Dow Chemical Company. In 1934, he wanted a new house. He asked his brother-in-law, Alden B. Dow, to design it. Alden B. Dow was a famous architect.
Later that year, a company called Trier Construction built the house. They started building in September 1934. The house was mostly finished by early 1935.
What Makes it Special?
The Alden Hanson House is a single-story home. It was built in the International Style of architecture. This style uses clean lines and simple shapes. It often has flat roofs and large windows.
The house has a long, solid wall facing the street. Tall, narrow windows stick out a little from this wall. This makes the house look taller in some spots. A big chimney is at one corner of the house. The entrance to the house is behind the chimney. You go down a few steps to get inside. There are also plant holders made of the same blocks as the house. The garage is at the back of the house.
