History
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.Description
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".References
Houses completed in 1941 Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan Houses in Midland County, Michigan Modern Movement architecture in the United States Alden B. Dow buildings National Register of Historic Places in Midland County, Michigan {{Michigan-NRHP-stub