Category Archives: historic preservation
Six-month review: Looking forward
Preservation Farmington was launched six months ago today. It started last fall, when several of us on the Farmington Historical Commission resigned to speak out against new city plans that threatened our downtown’s historic character. Fans of Farmington history will … Continue reading
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Tagged Farmington, Farmington Downtown Area Plan, Farmington Historical Commission, Grand River, historic district, historic preservation, Maxfield Training Center, Practical Preservation, Preservation Farmington, redevelopment, Vintage Point, window rehab
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Practical Preservation: Energy Efficiency in the Old House
Have you ever noticed the belvedere on top of the historic Governor Warner Mansion? The second floor stairway that seems to lead nowhere actually leads to a hatch door and then up into that tiny, boxlike room. In the summer, … Continue reading
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Tagged belvedere, energy audit, energy efficiency, insulation
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Practical Preservation: Bringing Back Wood
Is your old house cold and drafty…but your utility bills make it look like you’re heating our Masonic Temple downtown? If so, read on. The next two Practical Preservation articles will focus on energy efficiency and the historic house. Today’s … Continue reading
Preservation Workshops, Lecture Series Coming to Farmington
If you live in a historic district, or even in an older house, chances are that you’re there because you love the character, the atmosphere, and the ambience of a home from days gone by. As the saying goes, “They … Continue reading
#SaveYourHD in the News
Note: As of 4/26/2016, the bill has been thrown out by the House Committee on Local Government. It may or may not be reassigned to another committee. We will continue to update this page as the issue plays out across … Continue reading
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Tagged #SaveYourHD, HB 5232, historic preservation, SB 270
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JEOPARDIZED: Michigan Historic Districts Under Threat
Updated 4/26/2016 Good news! As of April 26, the House Committee on Local Government has tossed out HB 5232, the bill to stamp out historic districts across the state of Michigan. Representative Chatfield, the committee chair, has confirmed in a … Continue reading
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Tagged HB 5232, historic district, historic preservation, SB 720
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