National Register of Historic Places

Boonstra, Mr. and Mrs Frank, House

Midland, Midland County, Michigan
Listed
June 21, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04000644

About this property

The Mr. and Mrs Frank Boonstra House (also known as the Bonstra House) is a historic house located at 1401 Helen Street in Midland, Michigan, USA. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 2004. The Boonstra House was designed by architect Alden B. Dow in 1941, and built by the associated Alden Dow Building Co. The wood siding and broad eaves are not typical of Dow's earlier work, but do presage some of his later designs. An addition was constructed to the house in 1976. The Boonstra House is a one-story, Modern Movement style house with wood siding, hip roof and broad overhanging eaves. A one-car garage is attached to the rear of the house, and a broad bay window is located in the front. On the interior, the main door leads to an open living area, with living room and dining area. A fireplace separates the area from the compact kitchen. The rear of the house originally contained two bedrooms and a bath; the addition supplied a second bath and a third bedroom. It has been described as "a good example of Dow’s interest in well-designed low cost housing".

Location

1401 Helen St.
Midland, Midland County, Michigan
43.62406, -84.24090

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Boonstra, Mr. and Mrs Frank, House listed on the National Register?

Boonstra, Mr. and Mrs Frank, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 2004.

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Boonstra, Mr. and Mrs Frank, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Boonstra, Mr. and Mrs Frank, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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