Bower (Co-op)

Bower House
Former names Vlach-Bower[1]
General information
Type House
Location 127 Whitehills Dr East Lansing, Michigan, 48823
Owner MSU SHC

Bower is a student housing cooperative located in East Lansing, Michigan and a member of the Student Housing Cooperative at Michigan State University. The house as been operating as a co-op since 1947, and as an active member of the MSU SHC since 1971. It is well known for having a strong history of eco-friendly action and activism.[2]

History

The house was founded in 1947, and named after Bob Bower who was killed during World War II. At the time, Bower was primarily a co-op for war veterans. The co-op remained an all men's house until the 1960s when Vietnam veterans began to occupy the house.[3]

In 1971 Bower joined the SHC and went on to become known as one of the most vegetarian, and vegan-friendly houses in the MSU SHC. The house is also well known for being very environmentally aware through its eco-friendly recycling and shopping habits, as well as a fair amount of activism that has been channeled through the house.[4]

Structure

Bower house has three floors, seven bathrooms, a living room, dining room, and kitchen. As of 2015, Bower has 19 occupants; however the City of East Lansing permits up to 24 occupants. The front yard contains an organic garden, as well as an outdoor compost.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Raymond, Joan. "Kaplan: Adjusting to Dorm Living". http://www.newsweek.com. Newsweek. Retrieved 23 March 2015. External link in |website= (help)
  2. ↑ "MSU Student Housing Cooperative". http://www.ic.org/. Fellowship for International Community. Retrieved 23 March 2015. External link in |website= (help)
  3. ↑ "Bower". www.msu.coop. MSU SHC. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  4. ↑ Gruner, Allie (23 July 2008). "MSU Alternative Housing Creates Model for Collaborative Living". Capital Gains. Capital Gains. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Bower". www.msu.coop. MSU SHC. Retrieved 23 March 2015.

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