In 1956 the chairman of the Dow Chemical Company, Leland I. Doan, asked Alden B. Dow to design a house for his family, one that would be eminently suited as well for the entertaining expected of one in his position. The result is a residence built of randomly-laid Tennessee quartzite stone that blends naturally with its site and, like nature itself, is on a massive scale. The basic design features two low-sloping shingle roofs on the exterior and three main levels on the interior.

When the Client purchased the home in 2021, it had suffered significant damage due to a broken dam and flooding in Midland, Michigan. A series of remodelings over the years, had also displaced original elements and changed locations of walls significantly. The Clients desired to return the home to its original state while allowing for a contemporary lifestyle for their family.