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Donald L. Conner House
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Location 2705 Manor, Midland, Michigan
Area less than one acre
Built 1936 (1936)
Architect Alden B. Dow
Architectural style International Style
MPS Residential Architecture of Alden B. Dow in Midland 1933--1938 MPS
NRHP reference No. 89001439
Added to NRHP December 4, 1989

The Donald L. Conner House is a special old home located at 2705 Manor Street in Midland, Michigan. It's so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This list includes places worth saving because of their history or unique design.

History of the House

A famous architect named Alden B. Dow designed this house in 1936. He built it for a person named Donald L. Conner.

What the House Looks Like

The Donald L. Conner House is a small, one-story home with a flat roof. It was built in a style called the International Style. This style was popular for its clean lines and simple look.

The house sits on a long, narrow corner lot. You'll notice it has a garage for two cars at the front. One of the most interesting parts is a long walkway with a trellis. A trellis is a frame for climbing plants. This walkway goes along the side of the house and even sticks out past the front of the garage. It gives the house a unique and open feel.

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