The Beer Can House. All images courtesy of the Orange Show.
Unexpected City: Beer Can House
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My favorite place to take out of town guests is the Beer Can House at 222 Malone. Begun in 1968 by the creator John Milkovisch, the house is a great example of dedication and whimsy. Walking up to the house, you can see the extensive number of beer cans that were used to cover the house. If the wind is blowing you can hear the tinkling of the wind chimes that were created with the tops of the beer cans. As you stroll down the driveway, there are quirky objects like marbles placed in the concrete.
The home before becoming the Beer Can House.
The Orange Show now maintains the house. On Saturday and Sunday for $2 you can see the inside of this folk art icon of Houston. The original kitchen and linoleum bring you into the mind of this artist. A video documents the history and media appearances by the couple that lived in the house. I really love it and hope you will take a moment to at least drive by and if you have time, to check out the inside as well.
To learn more about the preservation of the Beer Can House, read architect Barry Moore’s short article in the Winter 2004 issue of Cite (59) entitled “Can Do” (pdf). Also visit the Orange Show webpage on the Beer Can House.
Drawings of beer can hanging methodology by Julie Birsing.
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