Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Herbert Henry Dow
1866-1930
Photographed By Bill Rieske, June 1, 2017
1. Herbert Henry Dow Marker
Chemical pioneer H.H. Dow developed new processes for extracting bromine, chlorine, calcium, magnesium and sodium compounds from Midland’s underground deposits of brine (salt water). During World War I, Dow’s company replaced Germany as a supplier of explosives, aspirin, magnesium and synthetic indigo. Dow continued to search for new products and processes; his final project was extracting bromine from sea water.
Herbert Dow literally put down roots in Midland. The orchards and gardens he planted around his home offered not only relaxation and opportunity to research agricultural chemicals during his lifetime; they are now part of his legacy to the community.
Erected 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • War, World I.
Location. 42° 44.05′ N, 84° 33.141′ W. Marker is in Lansing, Michigan, in Ingham County. Marker can be reached from North Washington Square, on the right when traveling south. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk in front of 131 N. Washington Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 N Washington Square, Lansing MI 48933, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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Also see . . . Herbert Henry Dow, from the Chemical Heritage Foundation. (Submitted on June 15, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan.)
Additional keywords. Dow Gardens
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023
2. Herbert Henry Dow Marker
The Dow marker is embedded in the concrete and the closest in view in this picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on January 29, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1. submitted on June 1, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
