IN THE NEWS

October 9, 2024

“Century-old Detroit fraternity gets funds for house restoration,” by Malachi Barrett

September 24, 2024

“Meet Michigan’s last female lighthouse keeper,” by Lindsay Moore

September 24, 2024

“Hill Harper saves Detroit house where Houdini was embalmed: The tangled backstory,” by JC Reindl

September 20, 2024

“Architecture Branch Chief selected as new State Historic Preservation Administrator,” by MAUINOW

September 17, 2024

“Dreamtroit: $30M Redevelopment Transforms Historic Auto Plant into Vibrant Community Hub,” by Amber Ogden

September 12, 2024

“Beneath the Surface: History and Potential Future of Underground Clinton River in Pontiac,” by Crystal A. Proxmire

September 8, 2024

“Sprawling Grand Traverse Commons Property Has New Advocate,” by Ross Boissoneau

August 6, 2024

“The Dirt: Preserving affordability and historic structures,” by Aaron Mondry

August 6, 2024

“Preservation Brief 51, Building Codes for Historic and Existing Buildings: Planning and Maximizing their Application,” By The National Park Service’s Technical Preservation Services

August 1, 2024

“Detroit’s Chinatown receives $1M in state funding for streetscaping and historical elements” By Robin Runyan

July 29, 2024

“Two centuries later, Ann Arbor’s oldest neighborhood retains its charms,” By Ryan Stanton

July 27, 2024

“Algiers Motel Tragedy Finally Acknowledged with Historical Marker in Detroit 57 Years Later,” By Marcus Taylor

July 25, 2024

“Historical properties highlight the history of the Blue Water Area,” By Joseph Hayes

July 24, 2024

“Book Tower Detroit Is Michigan’s Cool New Place To Eat, Play And Stay,” By Katie Chang

July 18, 2024

“EGLE awards grant to help turn Detroit’s historic Fisher Body auto plant into new housing,” By Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

July 17, 2024

“Detroit Retail Market: What’s Old Is New as Users Backfill Spaces,” By Kristin Harlow

June 3, 2024

“A New Beginning: The Historic Reopening of Michigan Central Station,” By Ebony JJ Curry

May 28, 2024

“Detroit’s ‘second-oldest’ home gets second life,” By Aaron Mondry

May 24, 2024

“Atheneum Suite Hotel in Detroit’s Greektown Named to Historic Hotels of America,” By R.J. King

May 20, 2024

“National Trust Awards $148,995 in Grant Funding to Organizations Nationwide,” By National Trust for Historic Preservation

May 2, 2024

“Lt. Governor Gilchrist II Honors Four Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan,” By Executive Office of the Governor

May 1, 2024

“Detroit launches first historic preservation plan,” By Malachi Barrett

April 4, 2024

“Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Allocations That Support Adaptive Reuse of Older and Historic Buildings Announced,” By National Trust for Historic Preservation

March 21, 2024

“Three historic buildings win grants for façade restoration projects in downtown Coldwater,” By MJ GALBRAITH

March 14, 2024

“Glen Arbor mill finds new life as cafe, restaurant and hotel,” By ROSEMARY PARKER

February 27, 2024

“113-year-old west side Grand Rapids home earns rare historic designation,” By Rachel Watson

February 26, 2024

“Detroit’s Grand Army of the Republic Building Reopens, Adds Sexy Steak and Event Space,” By R.J. King

February 19, 2024

“Date is set: Michigan Central to re-open in Corktown after 36 years,” By Sarah Rahal

February 18, 2024

“These 19 Michigan properties joined National Register of Historic Places in 2023,” By Jakkar Aimery

February 16, 2024

“Architecture: In Detroit, a onetime church is reborn as the architectural heart of a new arts district,” By Elizabeth Fazzare

February 15, 2024

“Detroiters Weigh in on MDOT’s I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project,” By Sam Corey

January 31, 2024

“As Farmington celebrates 200 years, here’s where to visit to get a sense of its past (and future),” By MJ GALBRAITH

January 16, 2024

“Pewabic Pottery expands east side roots with purchase of vacant home,” By Micah Walker

January 16, 2024

“Belle Isle Boat Club can be saved. Saying otherwise is a cop-out | Letters to the Editor,” By Detroit Free Press

December 23, 2023

“Progress made on restoration of Malcolm X’s Inkster home,” By Megan Woods

December 16, 2023

MHPN Letter of Support to Prevent the Demolition of the Old Wing Mission in Holland, Michigan

December 13, 2023

“State adding $1.4M to restoration of historic downtown Owosso building,” By Ron Fonger

November 3, 2023

“Developer will pay $1,000 for Froebel School in Muskegon if affordable housing plan gets approval,” By Lynn Moore

November 1, 2023

“Ann Arbor rejects 5-story building proposed in Main Street historic district,” By Ryan Stanton

October 18, 2023

MPHN Letter of Support to Prevent the Demolition of the Detroit Boat Club Boathouse on Belle Isle

September 10, 2023

MPHN Letter of Support for the Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor 

August 10, 2023

“Governor Whitmer Appoints State Historic Preservation Officer,” by Michelle Grinnell

May 2, 2023

“Work starts at Piquette Flats redevelopment in Milwaukee Junction,” Urbanize Detroit, by Robin Runyan

April 30, 2023

“Oakland County Land Bank Gets $200,000 Grant to Rehab Homes in Historic District in Pontiac,” Oakland County Times

April 22, 2023

“2 Upper Peninsula lighthouses slated for restoration program,” The Sault News, by Ren Brabenec

April 21, 2023

“The Milton in Battle Creek wins 2023 Award from Michigan Historic Preservation Network,” WRKR 107.7 FM, by Mark Frankhouse

April 21, 2023

“Biden-Harris Administration recommends funding of $7.9 million for projects in Michigan to strengthen Climate-Ready Coasts as part of Investing in America agenda,” National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

March 29, 2023

“Rock of Ages Lighthouse Receives 46,000 MLAP Grant from the State Historic Preservation Office,” ABC 10 News, by Thomas Fournier

March 28, 2023

“This Detroit couple bought a $6,500 house destined for the wrecking ball, then picked over old basketball courts, science labs, and churches to renovate it into a beauty,” Insider, by Alcynna Lloyd

March 24, 2023

“From Allmendinger to Wurster, see who Ann Arbor’s parks are named after,” MLive Michigan, by Ryan Stanton

March 23, 2023

“Governor Whitmer and Secretary of State Benson Announce Investment to Rehabilitate Two Lighthouses in the Upper Peninsula,” Governor Gretchen Whitmer

March 20, 2023

“Book Tower’s historic redevelopment set to open this spring/summer,” Urbanize Detroit, by Robin Runyan

February 6, 2023

“Planned improvement projects prompt temporary closures at state parks, campgrounds.” Michigan Department of Natural Resources

February 5, 2023

“From vacant lots to thriving shops, downtown Milan is booming,” MLive Ann Arbor, by Makayla Coffee

February 2, 2023

“GAR Building in Detroit has new owner, to become event space, steakhouse,” The Detroit News, by Candice Williams

January 31, 2023

“Traverse City Named One of Most Beautiful Main Streets in U.S.,” MyNorth.com, by Rachel Souillere and Madison Parsons

January 25, 2023

“Redevelopment of Jackson’s historic Hayes Hotel could finally be happening,” MLive Jackson, by Chloe Miller

January 19, 2023

“Two historic Detroit buildings to be renovated into affordable housing,” CBS Detroit, by Dejanay Booth

January 19, 2023

“Holland Museum may need $1 million or more to fix significant structural issues,” Holland Sentinel, by Austin Metz

January 19, 2023

“How Preservation Dearborn utilizes 21st century tech to advocate for city’s history,” Metromode, by MJ Galbraith

January 18, 2023

“Saginaw Accepted Into Historic Preservation Program,” Newsradio WSGW, by Jonathan Dent

January 17, 2023

“After Decades of Dormancy, Wayne State set to Restore Gem by Famed Architect,’ The Detroit News (via AIA), by Louis Aguilar

January 11, 2023

“Saugatuck’s iconic Mount Baldhead Radar Annex added to National Register of Historic Places,” MLive Grand Rapids, by Skyla Jewell-Hammie

December 16, 2023

“From traffic island to the heartbeat of the Motor City – did Campus Martius save Downtown Detroit?” WWJ News Radio, by Annie Scaramuzzino

December 13, 2023

“Jackson’s Michigan Theatre starts a multi-million dollar capital campaign to restore the 90-year-old building,” Fox47News, by Joe Gebhardt

October 12, 2022

“Work to preserve historic sawmill continues,” The Mining Journal, by Garrett Neese

October 11, 2022

“State historical marker serves a reminder of Detroit’s segregationist past,” Michigan Advance, by Ken Coleman

October 11, 2022

“Grand Rapids Public Museum ensuring Indigenous voices, perspectives reflected in programming, exhibits,” MLive, by Skyla Jewell-Hammie

October 7, 2022

“Michigan’s missing historical signs are ‘noticeable’.” Detroit Free Press, by Neal Rubin

October 6, 2022

“Macabre Marshall: With ghostly tales and skeletons, this city may be Michigan’s spookiest,” Battle Creek Enquirer, by Nick Buckley

October 5, 2022

“Demolition work begins on Albert Kahn’s Packard Plant, a hulking relic of Detroit’s automotive glory days,” The Architect’s Newspaper, by Matt Hickman

October 5, 2022

“Preservationist who helped save Detroit’s theater district dies at 92,” Detroit Free Press, by Brendel Hightower

9/30/2022

“Classrooms to apartments, Lansing’s historic Holmes Street School almost move-in ready,” Fox47News, by Lauren Shields

9/12/2022

“Lifestorey: Russell Cooper Lewis” Detroit Free Press

9/12/2022

“National Historic Site Designation Request to be considered by Sauatuck City Council to Meet Tonight,” WHTC, by Gary Stevens

9/1/2022

“More than $100M in upgrades and improvements announced for Michigan State Parks,” Rural Innovation Exchange, by M.J. Galbraith

8/25/2022

“Pontiac Receives Certified Local Government Status Supporting HIstoric Preservation, and More.” DBusiness, by Jake Bekemeyer and R.J. King

8/19/2022

“President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions,” The White House

8/18/2022

“Blending art and history in the Upper Peninsula,” Rural Innovation Exchange, by Dianna Stampfler

8/7/2022

“National Lighthouse Day: Looking at Michigan’s maritime past, present and future,” WoodTV.com, by Matt Jaworowski

8/5/2022

“State awards historic preservation grant to Niles,” The Herald Palladium

8/4/2022

“Downtown Alpena’s latest placemaking project transforms an alley and turns it into a destination,”
Rural Innovation Exchange, by MJ Galbraith

8/2/2022

“Moores Park Pool reopening efforts get $118K in city support, will fund restoration plans,” Lansing State Journal, by Mark Johnson

6/3/2022

“Packard Proving Grounds: Cars ‘R’ Stars Show returns to historic site after a 2-year hiatus,” Detroit Free Press, by Layla McMurtrie

5/21/2022

“Harbor Springs Area Historical Society wins major preservation award,” Petoskey News-Review

5/18/2022

“Michigan’s eye-catching ‘Smurf House’ hits market for $4.2M,” MLive, by Edward Pevos

5/12/2022

“Efforts to save historic building at Orchard Beach State Park receive Governor’s Award,” Rural Innovation Exchange, by M J Galbraith

4/9/2022

 “200 rally to save Royal Oak’s Main Art Theatre ahead of planning commission vote,” Detroit Free Press, by Lauren Wethington

4/9/2022

“Great Lakes shoreline shipwreck viewing predicted to be excellent this summer,” Detroit News, by Jim DuFresne

4/7/2022

“Grande Ballroom, onetime Detroit rock palace, listed for sale at $5 million,” Detroit Free Prees, by Brian McCollum

4/6/2022

“City sells Hayes Hotel for redevelopment after several failed attempts,” MLive, by Chloe Miller

4/6/2022

“Judge orders owner to demolish Packard auto plant in Detroit, calling it a ‘public nuisance’,” Click On Detroit

4/4/2022

“130-year-old bridges over Huron River near Ann Arbor to close for rehab work,” MLive, by Lucas Smolcic Larson

4/1/2022

“Historic inn to reopen as B&B,” Traverse City Record Eagle, by Patti Brandt Burgess

3/31/2022

“Shady Side Farm awarded MDARD farmland preservation funds,” Michigan Farm News

3/29/2022

“Michigan man named to top 15 of ‘2022 Private Company Directors to Watch’ national list,” MLive, by Jake May

3/29/2022

“Mackinac Island receives Certified Local Government status to support historic preservation.” Cheboygan Daily Tribune.

3/24/2022

“Royal Oak Main Art Theatre could be torn down to make way for new development,” Detroit Free Press, by Emma Stein

3/23/2022

“Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm given award for historic farmstead preservation,” C&G Newspapers, by Mary Beth Almond.

3/22/2022

“$134 Million Mixed-Use Redevelopment Proposal for Former Fisher Body Plant, Video Clip.

3/16/2022

“Heritage Hill Weekend Tour of Homes in Grand Rapids is back in May after two-year hiatus,” MLive, by Skyla Jewell-Hammie.

3/14/2022

“Negaunee creates historical study committee,” Upper Michigan Source, TV6 News Team.

3/11/2022

“Some of Detroit’s eyesores are getting redeveloped, others not,” Detroit Free Press, by J. C. Reindl.

3/8/2022

“Monarch Private Capital Finances Historic Preservation of 137-year-old Hotel in Michigan,” GlobeNewswire.

3/8/2022

“Ramsdell seeks input from the community for master plan,” Manistee News Advocate, by Jeff Zide.

2/22/2022

“Historic Places nomination fuels debate in Menominee County,” Eagle Herald, by Ann Meyer.

2/18/2022

“Rogers City takes next step in Main Street transformation process,” PIAdvance, by Richard Lamb.

2/15/2022

“Southwest Michigan represented in latest additions on National Register of Historic Places,” WKZO, by Ken Delaney.

2/15/2022

“Mount Clemens Art Center building named a historical site,” Macomb Daily, by Gina Joseph.

2/9/2022

“James Turner is leading ‘a movement’ to repair Detroit windows – and save its history,” Crain’s Detroit Business, Arielle Kass.

2/9/2022

“See inside: Historic Gwen Frostic art studio available for $1.9M,” Huron Daily Tribune.

2/1/2022

Inkster home of Malcolm X gets on National Register of Historic Places (The Detroit News)

1/12/2022

“From decades of decay to former glory—A look at Ford’s Michigan Central Station transformation,” Fox2, by Amber Ainsworth.