The AmericaJR Web Team recently visited Midland, Michigan. Midland is located in the Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan. In 2010, Midland was named the no. 4 Best Small City to raise a family in by Forbes magazine. The Dow Chemical Company was founded in Midland in 1897, and its world headquarters are still located there. Midland’s Dow Gardens feature 100-acre of flower and vegetable gardens, plus an arboretum. These were the original gardens of the Herbert H. Dow homestead and are open for tours. In addition, the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio offers tours of this landmark American architect’s unique and influential style.
Welcome to Midland, Michigan
“City of Modern Explorers” mural
The Dow Centennial Garden
Albert Dow Home and Studio
315 Post St. Midland, MI
The Dow Gardens
1809 Eastman Ave. Midland, MI
AmericaJR’s Gloria and Jerome Rzucidlo
The Dows of Midland
Map of the Dow Gardens
Midland Center for the Arts
1801 St. Andrews Midland, MI
The Tridge
It is a three-way wooden footbridge
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo says hi from the Tridge
The Dow Diamond
It is home of the Great Lakes Loons
The Loons are a minor league affiliate of the LA Dodgers
The Dow Founder’s Garden
Dow discovered each of the five chemicals
Jason with statue of Herbert Henry Dow, founder of Dow Chemical Co.
Dow Chemical Co. headquarters in Midland, MI
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo takes a selfie while standing on The Tridge.
