2018 ANNUAL REPORT

MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK MHPN STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS

STAFF BOARD OFFICERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nancy Finegood, Denise McGeen, Dawn Bilobran Executive Director Board President Timothy Boscarino Ellen Thackery, Dave Varney, Ron Campbell Deputy Executive Director Board Vice President Andrew Haan Amanda Reintjes, Chelsea Sturza, Richard Karp Greater Field Representative Board Secretary Gary Rentrop Mallory Bower, Elaine Robinson Southeast Michigan Field Representative Cara Soh Jennifer Reinhardt (January-June) BOARD EXECUTIVE Melissa Arrowsmith (July-December), COMMITTEE Chip Windisch Preservation Specialist Kenneth N. Czapski Cynthia Bruntjens, J. Michael Kirk Assistant to the Director Janet Kreger Xiaohan Bao Smith, Historic Properties Coordinator Karen Nagher Gary Scheuren, Programs Director

COMMITTEES AWARDS Amy Arnold Robbert McKay Amanda Davis Dave Varney, PUBLIC POLICY Ruth Mills, Chair Laura Ashlee Ruth Mills Lindsey Wooten Co-Chair Karen Nagher, Randy Case Bethany Berdes Karen Nagher Dotson Ken Czapski Chair Steve Jones Denice Blair Brad Neumann Nancy Finegood Suzanne Bayer Jessica AcMoody Kathrine Daniel Bollman Jake Parcell Emily Jarvi Cheryl Early Dan Austin Kolokithas Mallory Bower Jennifer Reinhardt Denise McGeen Kira Macyda Dawn Bilobran Pam O’Connor Marcella Fox Amanda Reintjes Joel Riley Timothy Boscarino Gary Scheuren Brown Elaine Robinson Elaine Robinson MEMBERSHIP Ron Campbell Dave Varney Cynthia Bruntjens Charles Roboski Kristin Rose Denise McGeen, Randy Case Ron Campbell Gary Scheuren Cheri Szcodronski Chair Nancy Finegood BOARD Brian Conway Scott Slagor Stacy Tchorzynski Megan Zidar Andrew Haan DEVELOPMENT Ashleigh Czapek Xiaohan Bao Smith Thomas Trombley Richard Hosey Dave Varney, Chair Ken Czapski Aron Sousa Katherine Kirby PRESERVATION Janet Kreger Ron Campbell Chelsea Dantuma Ron Springer White INCENTIVES Leslie Nancy Finegood Amanda Davis Mary Stachowiak J. Michael Kirk, Lynch-Wilson Ruth Mills Betty Feintuch Ron Staley EASEMENTS Co-Chair Martha Chelsea Sturza Nancy Finegood Chelsea Sturza Steve Fox, Chair Gary Rentrop, McFarlane-Faes Jessica Flores Stacy Tchorzynski Ken Beall Co-Chair Melissa McKinley COMMUNICATIONS David Forsberg Ellen Thackery Timothy Boscarino Ken Beall Arthur Mullen Elaine Robinson, Amanda Thomas Trombley Mallory Bower Jason Blain Pam O’Connor Chair Harrell-Seyburn Pamela Gary Cooper Dawn Bilobran Jennifer Rigterink Elizabeth Palmer David Haywood VanderPloeg Nancy Finegood Nancy Finegood Ellen Thackery Jarvis Patrick Hudson Dave Varney Joe Frost Steve Fox Samantha Malott Emily Jarvi Diane Wing Elaine Robinson Richard Hosey MICHIGAN Ruth Mills Elizabeth Palmer Jessica Yann Xiaohan Bao Smith Gary Scheuren YOUNG Jennifer Reinhardt Jarvis Ellen Thackery Xiaohan Bao Smith PRESERVATION Scott Slagor Kristine Kidorf DEVELOPMENT Michael Stefanko (MY Cara Soh Katie Kolokithas Janet Kreger, Chair HISTORIC Chelsea Sturza PRESERVATION) Ellen Thackery Janet Kreger Devan Anderson RESOURCE Ellen Thackery Lindsey Wooten Barbara Krueger Barb Barber COUNCIL Dotson, CONFERENCE Katie Large Bethany Berdes Karen Nagher, Co-Chair Robin Adair Bryan Lijewski Darlene Chivinsky Co-Chair Joe Frost, Dean Anderson Denise McGeen Ashleigh Czapek Co-Chair 1 MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK CONTENTS MHPN Staff and Board of Directors...... 1 Letter from the President and Executive Director...... 3 Treasurer’s Report...... 4 Membership and Operations...... 4 Educate...... 5 Advocate...... 7 Protect...... 8 Promote...... 9 Awards...... 10 Fundraising...... 11 Our 2018 Supporters...... 12

PHOTO CREDITS Cover: Janet Kreger. This page: Detroit . Page 3: left and middle, Preserve Sleeping Bear; right, Amanda Reintjes. Page 4, clockwise from left: Me­lissa Arrowsmith, Xiaohan Bao Smith, Elizabeth Palmer Jarvis, Carrie Pitzer Photography. Page 5: Jennifer Reinhardt. Page 6: top, Amanda Reintjes; bottom left, Carrie Pitzer Pho­tography; bottom right, Willie Orlando Ford. Page 7: top, staff of Sen. Gary Peters; lower left, Amanda Reintjes; lower right, Mallo­ry Bower. Page 8: Xiaohan Bao Smith. Page 9, upper photos: top left and right, Detroit Masonic Temple; lower left, Elizabeth Palmer Jarvis. Page 9, lower photos: Elizabeth Palmer Jarvis. Page 10: Amanda Davis. Page 11: center, Janet Kreger; bottom, Amanda Reintjes. Back cover: on left, Jen­nifer Reinhardt; on right, Carrie Pitzer Photography. MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK 313 César E. Chávez Ave. Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 371-8080 [email protected] www.MHPN.org LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

For many years, the MHPN Board of Directors and staff the reinstatement of state historic tax credits in the 2019- have held an annual retreat during which they identify focus 2020 legislative session. areas and goals for the organization, resulting in a workplan Of course, seeking to pass SB 469 was not our only focus for the following year. The four top strategic areas identified in 2018. MHPN advocated for Michigan’s historic places in for 2018-19 were: Education, Advocacy, Partnerships, and a number of ways. Staff and partners advocated for sound Incentives. One intersection of all of these strategic areas is a preservation policy at the Federal level in Washington DC state historic tax credit program, which Michigan had until in March. MHPN staff, board members, and volunteers 2011. Perhaps not surprisingly, one of the most important advocated for historic places all over the state and through- goals identified for 2018-19 was, “Actively advocate for the out the year. MHPN facilitated many educational programs reinstatement of historic tax credits in Michigan.” That goal and workshops across the state, including piloting the shaped much of MHPN’s work in 2018. Living Trades Academy and the Vacant Not Blighted Walk- To demonstrate our commitment to this goal, we took ing Tour (both in Detroit). We facilitated the annual confer- two important steps: MHPN renewed the contract with ence May 17-19 in East Lansing and celebrated at our annu- the Lansing lobbying firm Kelley-Cawthorne, and MHPN al fall benefit September 29 at Detroit’s Masonic Temple. engaged Van Dyke Horn, a Detroit public relations firm. In all, 2018 was a good year at MHPN, and the focus areas Jointly, MHPN and Van Dyke Horn created the MI Impact truly were Education, Advocacy, Partnerships, and Incen- Coalition, designed a website, recruited strong supporters, tives. Before we close this reflection, we must recognize and launched a social media campaign. We visited every all who have made MHPN’s work possible. Our dedicated state legislator, discussing the importance of the initiative. volunteers, committee members, Board of Directors, and All of this work was in support of Senate Bill 469 to rein- staff are only part of the Partnership. Without our allies, our state the state historic tax credit, introduced by Senator members, and the donors who keep the lights on, we would Wayne Schmidt and with strong support from Represen- not be able to continue to speak for both historic places and tative Ben Frederick. The State Senate passed the bill at the proactive preservation policy, and to teach people about the end of 2017 and it was voted out of committee at the House value of these places and how to preserve them. of Representatives in the summer of 2018. From there, we lobbied until the last day of legislative session in December Here’s to the partnerships that make Education, Advocacy, to get it on the House agenda. Ultimately, the bill was not and the drive for the reinstated tax credits possible! We look taken up for a vote in the full House. This was a setback forward to our continued work together, and thank you for after all the hard work MHPN and its partners committed your support! to the effort, but MHPN has vowed to rededicate itself to

Denise McGeen Nancy Finegood Board President Executive Director

3 MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK TREASURER’S REPORT

Prepared by Nancy Finegood 57% of total revenue for the year. This includes grants from Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the Thanks to the tireless efforts and support of MHPN’s staff, State Historic Preservation Office for educational program- board, volunteers, and members, the Network had a ming, Quicken Loans and Bedrock Real Estate, and the successful 2018. Our membership increased, our program- Knight Foundation for our Brick + Beam Detroit ming expanded, and our fundraisers were as fruitful as ever. collaboration. We also received grants from the DTE and the Clannad Family Foundations. Together, the 2018 annual fundraising activities, which include the conference and fall benefit, netted over $71,000. Due in large part to our legislative initiative this year to The conference, held in East Lansing this year, netted reinstate the state historic tax credits, our donation revenue $51,000, exceeding our fundraising target by $11,000. We was up for the year. Individual donations and membership hit our fundraising goal on the nose of netting $20,000 at across all categories constituted 15% of total revenue each. the fall benefit, which was held at Detroit’s historic Masonic Temple. We are grateful to our ever-expanding network for their commitment to MHPN’s mission and work and look Revenue earned through grants made up approximately forward to 2019.

MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS

MHPN is proud to note that there were 429 paid go-to source for preservation professionals, the 2018 memberships in 2018. This number included 93 Individual edition included 100 member listings from across the state members, 47 Senior members, and 8 Student members. representing 35 different categories – interested readers can There were also 26 organizational members and 19 Historic find everything from financing to architects and flooring District Commissions, including 132 individual members. to windows in the 54-page Directory. In addition to the There are also 110 Historic Resource Council members. production of the hard-copy version of the Directory, the committee makes an electronic version available on the The MHPN’s Historic Resource Council published its 20th MHPN website. Annual Member Directory in 2018. Long considered a

MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK 4 EDUCATE

LIVING TRADES ACADEMY Saving Abandoned Land Bank Hous- For the seventh consecutive year, Over nine weeks in early 2018, MHPN es,” “Proactive Evaluation of Existing MHPN participated in the planning piloted its new Living Trades Academy Buildings,” and “How To Grow Your for the Michigan State Housing in a Detroit house and former Grass Roots” informed attendees. The Development Authority’s spring synagogue, both in the North End conference tours included a campus Building Michigan Communities neighborhood. Using the vacant archaeology tour and tours of sacred Conference. MHPN facilitated a ses- buildings as learning labs, participants places, capitals and county seats, and sion at the 2018 conference entitled, learned high-demand traditional build- mid-century modern buildings. AIA, “Vacant Not Blighted: MHPN’s Detroit ing trades from experienced preserva- AICP, and Master Citizen Planner Preservation Demonstration Project.” tion craftspeople and applied their new (MCP) continuing education credits skills in real time to the rehabilitation were offered for many sessions. MHPN IN THE FIELD of the site. Participants learned carpen- recognizes that continuing education MHPN field staff provided technical try, plaster repair, and wood window strengthens the value of the services assistance regarding local designa- restoration. Local restoration con- professional conference attendees offer tion to Holly, Dearborn, and Benton tractors and developers committed to to their clients. Harbor, and provided more general hiring successful graduates at the end of the program, and several graduates formed a cooperative together after the program ended. Support for the pro- gram came from the McGregor Fund, Americana Foundation, The Clannad Foundation, Chemical Bank, Marvin Windows, Farbman Group, and many individual donors. The program was successful, and MHPN plans to seek funding to offer the program again.

CONFERENCES In May, over 370 participants gathered at the Hannah Community Center, East Lansing, for the three days of the 38th conference, “Proactive Pres- ervation.” The conference brought together people from across the state, where sessions such as “Unboarding Your Block: Advocacy Strategies for 5 MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK technical assistance to many commu- coordinate and facilitate a masonry and a finance fair was held between the nities including Detroit, Lansing, and workshop and wood windows work- tours at a rehabbed community build- Allegan. Field staff also planned and shop in Battle Creek, a wood windows ing on Kercheval called “Post.” implemented workshops and edu- workshop and a building maintenance cational experiences all around the presentation in Charlevoix, mason- MICHIGAN ARCHAEOLOGY DAY state throughout the year. Field staff ry and weatherization workshops in On October 13, MHPN once again presented in Ionia and Grand Ledge Detroit’s Chandler Park, and a multi- participated in the Michigan Archaeol- about the benefits of historic preserva- team home improvement event called ogy Day programming at the Michigan tion, and coordinated and facilitated Block Build in Battle Creek. Based on Historical Center. MHPN volunteers training workshops for historic district a successful Block Build in Detroit interacted with over 1,100 participants commissioners in Holland, Grand in 2017, the Battle Creek Block Build in the events. Included in the materials Rapids, Canton Township,and trained participants worked on build teams led distributed were the kids’ preserva- the Milan Study Committee. As part by a preservation contractor to remove tion project materials (available under of the MSHDA/SHPO grant MHPN a deteriorating porch and salvage the Preservation Kids at www.mhpn.org) received, field staff facilitated historic historic components, restore a pair of including several color-and-construct district commissioner workshops in pocket doors, and repair plaster at a models and word search puzzles. This Allegan, Owosso, the Jackson area, and historic house currently owned by the opportunity enabled us to speak with . Calhoun County Land Bank. youngsters and adults alike, sharing the programs and publications of MHPN Field staff also facilitated Prac- VACANT NOT BLIGHTED MHPN with an audience that may not tical Preservation workshops around That same MSHDA/SHPO grant otherwise be aware of our work. the state, including a two-day plaster also enabled MHPN to pilot a his- workshop in Muskegon, a Porch Re- toric walking tour in August entitled 2018 was a great year for education at pair and Building Maintenance work- “Vacant Not Blighted.” Detroit Land MHPN—we facilitated many educa- shop in Genesee County, and a plaster Bank homes in the Jefferson Chalmers/ tional experiences in formats that are workshop and weatherization presen- Riverbend area were featured, their familiar to us, but we also stretched tation in Farmington Hills. As part histories were researched and displayed ourselves and expanded our reach with of the MSHDA/SHPO grant MHPN on eye-catching signs in front yards, an intensive trades experience and a received, field staff was also able to participants were led on a walking tour, history-based walking tour.

MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK 6 ADVOCATE

LANSING ADVOCACY DAY in the Arena District, Jefferson Chalmers, Cass-Henry On February 21, 2018, MHPN hosted Advocacy Day in district, and for the Vaughn Bookstore and Grande Lansing. The program taught participants how to work with Ballroom, just to name a few. state legislators for positive preservation policy. The training opportunities included updates and briefings, STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS meetings with State Representatives and Senators, and During 2018, MHPN staff, board, volunteers, and presentations. In March, 2018, a small group from MHPN preservation friends from across the state (and even across traveled to Washington DC to discuss historic preservation state lines), worked diligently to support Michigan’s SB 469 policy with legislators at the Federal level. and its twin in the House. The bills would have reinstated the state historic rehab tax credits and they enjoyed broad Throughout 2018, MHPN staff provided information and bipartisan support. The Senate bill passed out of Senate advocacy support for historic places and buildings across Committee and passed the whole Senate by a wide mar- Michigan. Field staff provided advocacy assistance in such gin. The twin House version was voted out of committee, places as Flushing, Alma, Royal Oak Township, Northville, but was not scheduled for a full House vote so it died in Isle Royale, Saugatuck Dunes, Northville Township, Wayne December 2018. MHPN will support the state historic rehab County Mills, Pt Huron, and Maybury State Park. The tax credit in the 2019-2020 legislative session as well. Detroit Preservation Specialist supported advocacy efforts

7 MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK PROTECT

EASEMENTS Applications are accepted from include: accounting, application fees, During 2018, MHPN has contin- non-profit organizations, municipali- financing fees, appraisals, architec- ued its role in protecting Michigan’s ties, Downtown Development tural and engineering, environmental properties through easements. MHPN Authorities, Land Banks, Community assessment, licenses and permits, and holds 25 easements in total, including: Development Corporations, and others. Acquisition will be considered. two in Marshall (Calhoun), three in religious organizations. The property Traverse City (Grand Traverse), ten must be owned by the applicant or be In 2018, the following predevelopment in Grand Rapids (Kent), one each within the mission of the applicant. loans closed: in Bloomfield Hills, Lyon Township, The loan funds may be used for: $50,000 loan for the Pontiac, Royal Oak (Oakland), four • The repair and replacement of Mansion, Detroit in Ann Arbor (Washtenaw), and two building systems that threaten $50,000 loan for the Hackett Auto in Detroit (Wayne). Each easement is the integrity of historic buildings Museum, Jackson a legal instrument between the prop- (e.g. HVAC, roofing, foundations, $50,000 loan for Pablo’s Mexican erty owner and the MHPN which plumbing, structural elements and Restaurant REO Town, Lansing establishes perpetual protection by electrical systems) preventing inappropriate changes to • Mothballing or rehabilitation of the the historic fabric. As the easement building, if the requested funding holder, MHPN carries out no less than contributes to a comprehensive one annual monitoring of each prop- rehabilitation plan erty to document current conditions and determines if the property is being In 2018, the following intervention maintained in compliance with the loans closed: easement agreement. $15,000 loan for the Hackett Auto Museum, Jackson MHPN PRESERVATION FUND $15,000 loan for the Calhoun Coun- Intervention Loans ty Land Bank for use at 26 Fremont MHPN’s Intervention loan program Street, Battle Creek provides low-interest loans for repairs to historic buildings. The primary aim Predevelopment Loans of this program is to stabilize historic The MHPN Predevelopment Loan properties that are threatened by one Fund provides financial support for or more failures of major building projects rehabilitating historic build- systems. Further, this program is ings in Michigan. The property must designed to support and align with be 50 years old or older and both other, more comprehensive efforts to non-profits and for-profits are eligible rehabilitate the building. The property to apply. The loan fund covers must be 50 years of age or older and be reasonable third-party costs that occur located in Michigan. in the early stages and are necessary in making the project happen. These MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK 8 PROMOTE

FALL BENEFIT Award presented to Kristine Kidorf, over 100 members to reach a total 669. On Saturday, September 29, 2018, MHPN Past President and the founder LinkedIn has grown as well, boasting MHPN and 114 guests gathered for the and president of Kidorf Preservation about 150 members. MHPN’s 24th Annual Fall Benefit. The Consulting, Detroit. MHPN was delighted to have support There was a total of 25 email blasts sent from The Christman Company that COMMUNICATIONS by MHPN during 2018. The messages allowed us to be at Detroit’s stunning In 2018, MHPN produced two issues included news stories, advocacy alerts, Masonic Temple this year. Designed of the Network News newsletter, with event announcements, and calls for by George D. Mason, the Temple was issues distributed in April and Decem- financial support. An average of over built between 1920 and 1926 to serve ber. There were two e-blast campaigns 3,000 unique email addresses were as a lodge hall for 47 fraternal orders in 2018. One was a mid-year financial reached for each mailing. and an entertainment center for support request, and one was a four- Detroit social and cultural events. part, year-end campaign that focused MICHIGAN YOUNG PRESERVA- Event guests enjoyed tours of the on shopping small and the importance TION (MY PRESERVATION) 14-story Ritual Tower, the ten-story of year-end financial support. The A committee of the MHPN, MY Shire Club Tower, and the 4,600-seat bulk of communications occurred on Preservation (Michigan Young Pres- Auditorium building that joins the social media including Facebook and ervation) continued its efforts in 2018. two sections. In addition to tours, Twitter. The total number of “likes” on This new group seeks to “enhance the the catered evening included live and MHPN’s Facebook Page reached 3,110 capacity of youth, young profession- silent auctions and the presentation of by December and the group page by als, and the young at heart to preserve an MHPN Citizen Award to Detroit the year’s end. Similarly, the Facebook Michigan’s places.” Through “meet- Free Press business reporter John Group membership reached 1,800! ups” at fun locations, they are bringing Gallagher, and a Lifetime Achievement MHPN Twitter followers increased just preservation to the next generation.

9 MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK AWARDS

The Awards Committee helps to raise awareness of historic preservation efforts and success stories across the state and provides good models and inspiration for future projects. State legislators are notified of award winners in their districts and invited to attend the awards ceremony. Legislators often provide honorary recognitions to these award winners. Contact information for award winners and their project partners (architects, contractors, etc.) is shared with the Membership and Historic Resource Council committees as part of an effort to recruit new members.

MHPN’s 27th Annual Historic Preservation Awards were presented during the MHPN conference on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing. Sixteen award winners from across Michigan were selected in six categories, including: Building, Citizen, Community, Preservation Gem, Tax Credit, and the Network’s highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award.

WINNERS INCLUDED: Building Awards: John Gallagher, Detroit, in recogni- West Hall Lantern Restoration, Foundation Hotel, Detroit, for an tion of his unfailing support for histor- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, adaptive use of the former Detroit ic places and their role in a vibrant city for the careful restoration of these 1904 Fire Department Headquarters that (and state) in his Detroit Free Press campus landmarks. evokes its history while looking ahead articles and in his books. to its future. Tax Credit Award: Community Awards: East Main Development, Milan, for GM Flint Factory One, Flint, for the Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, the creative use of historic tax credits rehabilitation of the birthplace of Leelanau and Benzie Counties, for to transform an entire downtown city General Motors into a conference, their work preserving dozens of build- block of four disparate buildings into event, and archival facility that pays ings and landscapes of Sleeping Bear one cohesive mixed-use development. homage to its industrial heritage. Dunes National Lakeshore. United States Post Office, Plymouth, Lifetime Achievement Awards: The Congregation of the Green- for a thoughtful rehabilitation that Kerry Chartkoff, East Lansing/ sky Hill Indian United Methodist brought a food market back downtown Ferndale (now California), in Church, the Grand Traverse Bay for the first time in decades. recognition of her decades of lead- Band of Ottawa and Chippewa ership in restoring, safeguarding, Indians, the Little Traverse Bay Strathmore Apartments, Detroit, and interpreting the State Capitol of Bands of Odawa Indians, Hayes for the transformation of a long-vacant Michigan. apartment hotel from Detroit’s Roaring Township, the Northern Lakes Twenties into a mixed-use develop- Economic Alliance, John Dziurman Ted Ligibel, Lambertville, for his ment featuring market-rate and Architects, and Indian River Custom inspirational leadership as the long- affordable apartments. Log Homes, to recognize their work time director of Eastern Michigan in restoring the Greensky Hill Historic University’s Historic Preservation The Plaza, Detroit, for the adaptive Indian United Methodist Church, a program as well as his advocacy and use of a former medical office build- significant American Indian heritage scholarly work. ing, once slated for demolition, into and cultural site for generations of Don Weir, Jonesville, in recognition apartments and a first-floor retail community members. space that features the building’s iconic of his lifelong dedication to archaeo- Hammer and Nail sign. logical investigations as a tool to study Gem Awards: and protect Michigan’s history. Citizen Awards: Valpey Building Façade Restoration, Kristine M. Kidorf, Detroit, in Rebecca Binno-Savage, Detroit/ Detroit, for the innovative restoration recognition of her contributions to Hamtramck, for her educational of the deteriorating facade of a promi- the profession of historic preservation efforts and advocacy work in support nent Woodward Avenue building. in Detroit and Michigan, and for her of Detroit and Detroit-area historic leadership of the MHPN. and cultural resources. MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK 10 2018 FUNDRAISING

THE TOTAL VALUE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2018 WAS $510,140 COMPRISING: Grants: $362,418

Cash and Cash Equivalents: $103,003 In-Kind Goods and Services Provided to the MHPN: $24,160 Books and Auction Items Donated to the MHPN for Sale and Bidding: $11,458 Goods and Services Purchased for the MHPN: $9,101

Financial support came from 236 individuals, businesses, foun- AMONG THE MHPN’S MANY ACTIVITIES, THESE 5 dations, organizations, educational institutions, governmental ATTRACTED THE MOST SUPPORT DURING 2018: bodies, and grant-making entities. Many gave more than once during the calendar year, resulting in 370 transactions being Programs: $361,146 individually acknowledged and receipted. Conferences: $88,336 Fall Benefit: $25,596 Unrestricted: $22,835 Operations: $7,577

The members of the MHPN’s Heritage Society – a giving club established on November 29, 1999 – are an important part of our support base because each member pledges to make gifts totaling at least $1,000 in each of three consecutive years. Having these commitments allows us to approach new projects and organiza- tional growth with greater confidence. In turn, that allows us to better serve the historic resources of Michigan and our members and partners. During 2018, the 17 current Heritage Society mem- bers, when compared to our total of 236 donors, provided support totaling $43,068 of the year’s $147,722 of non-grant contributions – meaning, 7% of the donor base gave 29% of the non-grant support. We welcome you to join the MHPN’s Heritage Society!

11 MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK OUR 2018 SUPPORTERS

The Michigan Historic Preservation Network takes this opportunity to express its appreciation to those contributing to our success. Many donors have been supporting the MHPN for years; others are new. We thank you all!

What follows is the listing of our 2018 supporters who made contributions post-marked, hand-delivered to MHPN office or staff, or time-stamped by fax, e-mail, or on-line payment between January 1 and December 31, 2018. Every effort has been made to ensure that all donor listings are accurate. If there are omissions or errors, we sincerely apologize and will note a correction in next year’s annual report. $10,000 OR MORE: Kalamazoo, MI Mt. Clemens, MI Louisa and Albert R. Pieper DTE Heritage Society - Heritage Society - Ann Arbor, MI Detroit, MI Bronze Level Bronze Level Heritage Society - Copper Level - Founding Member Knight Foundation Capitol Park Partnership LLC, Kathy J. and Miami, FL Detroit and Lansing Donald N. Duquette Plante Moran, PLLC Richard Karp Ann Arbor, MI Gordon Goldie Janet Kreger Lansing, MI Heritage Society - Auburn Hills, MI Ann Arbor, MI Heritage Society - Copper Level Heritage Society - Heritage Society - Crystal Bronze Level Copper Level Level - Founding Member Eastern Michigan City Events Group University - Historic Quinn Evans Architects Michigan Economic James Bacheller Preservation Program Steven Jones and Ruth Mills Development Corporation Troy, MI Ted Ligibel and Nancy Bryk Ann Arbor, MI Lansing, MI InSite Capital and Ypsilanti, MI Heritage Society - Copper Michigan State Housing Chemical Bank First Martin Corporation Level - Founding Member Development Authority Sadie Erickson and William C. and Sally A. Martin Gary A. Scheuren Lansing, MI Emily Cauzillo Ann Arbor, MI East Lansing, MI Quicken Loans and Rock Grand Rapids, MI Fishtown Preservation J. Parkhill Smith Ventures Family of Companies Kraemer Design Group, PLC Amanda Holmes Flint, MI Detroit, MI Maureen and Robert Kraemer Leland, MI Turner Restoration LLC State Historic Preservation Detroit, MI The Grand Hotel James and Stephanie Turner Office - Michigan State Nixon Peabody LLP Kenneth L. Hayward Detroit, MI Housing Development David F. Schon Okemos, MI Heritage Society - Authority Washington DC Grunwell-Cashero Company Bronze Level Brian Conway Heritage Society - Jelane Raycraft and Estate of Hildegarde Lansing, MI Bronze Level Scott Cashero Van Huffel Van Dyke * Horn $1,000 - $2,499: Detroit, MI Salem, OR Public Relations AIA Michigan Heritage Society - Copper $500 - $999: Peter Van Dyke Level - Founding Member Cathy Mosley Mary Anthony and Marilyn Horn Detroit, MI Integrity Building Group, LLC Newport, RI Brian Mooney, John Biggar, Detroit, MI Building Arts & Conservation Architecture + Design Bill Parker $5,000 - $9,999: Ron Koenig and Randy L. Case Detroit, MI Farbman Group Terri Sibo-Koenig Battle Creek, MI Lord Aeck Sargent Andrew Gutman Saline, MI Sally and Ian Bund Amanda Retallack Southfield, MI The Christman Company - Ann Arbor, MI Atlanta, GA Grand River Builders Inc. Lansing & Detroit Camp Tosebo Brian Black Ron Staley Neumann|Smith Architecture Martha Wickett-Schrock Grand Rapids, MI Lansing, MI J. Michael Kirk Fennville, MI Southfield, MI Deborah and Heritage Society - Copper Ronald R. Campbell Oakland County Economic Addison Igleheart Level - Founding Member Flint, MI Development & Community Bloomfield Hills, MI Clannad Foundation Sandra S. Clark Affairs Kidorf Preservation Jeanne Graham and Holt, MI Annie West Graham Bret Rasegan and Consulting Commonwealth Heritage Wilmington, NC Ronald Campbell Kristine Kidorf Waterford, MI Group, Inc. Detroit, MI Comerica Andrew J. Weir and Pamela Hall O’Connor and Heritage Society - Steven L. Hinkle Donald J. Weir Terry A. O’Connor Copper Level Lansing, MI Dexter, MI Kalamazoo, MI Marvin Windows & Doors Ken and Susan Czapski Heritage Society - Cornerstone Architects, Inc. Eagan, MN Marquette, MI Copper Level Tom Nemitz Heritage Society - Grand Rapids, MI $2,500 - $4,999: Copper Level Paper City Development LLC BlackBerry Window Amanda D. Davis Seattle, WA and Door Systems Photography Michael Shields Amanda Davis MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK 12 OUR 2018 SUPPORTERS continued...

Davenport Masonry Christopher Patregnani Rod Kreger and Betsy LaVier WTA Architects Restoration & Preservation Clifton Park, NY Satellite Beach, FL Kenneth C. Lemiesz, AIA Rick Benner Carlisle|Wortman Ted Ligibel Saginaw, MI Holt, MI Associates, Inc. Lambertville, MI UP TO $249: East Lansing Downtown Sally Elmiger McIntosh Poris Associates Absolute Gallery Management Board Ann Arbor, MI Michael Poris Kathy Holcomb East Lansing, MI Brian Conway Birmingham, MI Lansing, MI Gordon Goldie East Lansing, MI The Mosaic Foundation Adair Restoration LLC Bloomfield Hills, MI Christine and Jeffrey Crockett Peter N. Heydon Robin Adair Melinda Hill Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI Rochester Hills, MI Cusack’s Masonry Karen Nagher Adventure Zone Kalamazoo Historic Restoration, Inc. Canton, MI Coldwater, MI Preservation Commission - Doug and Nancy Cusack North Coast Window Works Devan Anderson City of Kalamazoo Hubbardston, MI Peter Carroll Detroit, MI Kalamazoo, MI Sharon Ferraro Robert Darvas Associates James R. Anderson Kalamazoo, MI Robert Darvas www.OldDetroitPhotos.com Menominee, MI Ann Arbor, MI Jan Kaulins John T. Meyer, FAIA, Anonymous Manitou Beach, MI Architect Docomomo_US/Michigan MI John T. Meyer Katherine White RAM Construction Services Automotive Hall of Fame Bay City, MI Berkley, MI Chris Huff Eva Holinski Past Perfect dPOP Kentwood, MI Dearborn, MI Jennifer Metz and Rebecca Samantha Malott RJ Raven / Summerland Lloyd Baldwin Smith-Hoffman Detroit, MI Architectural Products, LLC Ann Arbor, MI Grand Rapids, MI Cheryl Early Matthew Grusnis The Platform LLC Plymouth, MI Grand Rapids, MI Christine Ballard Portage, MI Peter Cummings and The English Inn RLD Glass & Art Susan Bandes Dietrich Knoer Gary and Erik Nelson Restoration, LLC Okemos, MI Detroit, MI Eaton Rapids, MI Rhonda Deeg Reagan Family Dentistry Nancy M. Finegood Moores Hill, IN Joyce Barrett Columbus, OH James Reagan Eaton Rapids, MI Thomas Roberts bd’s Mongolian Grill Lowell, MI John Gallagher Architect, LLC Elizabeth Mathews Rebecca Smith-Hoffman and Detroit, MI Tom Roberts Ann Arbor, MI Jack Hoffman Gibbs Planning Group, Inc. Wyandotte, MI Vance Beasley Grand Rapids, MI Robert J. Gibbs Elaine H. Robinson Lansing, MI Strategic Energy Birmingham, MI Jackson, MI Timothy Boscarino Solutions, Inc. H2A Architects Rueter Associates Architects Detroit, MI Julie Fotchuk Jackie Hoist Marc Rueter Berkley, MI Davison, MI Ann Arbor, MI Christine Bowman Jonesville, MI David S. Tillman City of Holland - Holland Sanders & Czapski Associates Dearborn, MI Historic District Commission Ken Czapski Cynthia and Patrick Norman and Ilene Grace Smith Marquette, MI Bruntjens Ann Arbor, MI Holland, MI Terri Sibo-Koenig Grand Ledge, MI Pam and Jon VanderPloeg HopkinsBurns Design Saline, MI Caryl Ellen Burke Grand Rapids, MI Studio PLLC Cara Soh Dexter, MI Wiss, Janney, Elstner Gene Hopkins and Park, MI Becky Butela Associates, Inc. Tamara Burns Stafford’s Hospitality, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI Cheryl Early Ann Arbor, MI David P. Marvin and Casa Calabria Bingham Farms, MI Hosey Development LLC Angela Whitener Jim Johnson $250 - $499: Richard Hosey Petoskey, MI Marquette, MI Detroit, MI Chicago Architecture Center Dan Austin Frank and Judy Wilhelme Vicky Sanchez Detroit, MI Illuminart, a Division of Peter Ann Arbor, MI Chicago, IL Best Western PLUS Basso Associates Coldwater, MI Ginger Greager HERITAGE SOCIETY ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS Troy, MI Dawn Bilobran Emerald: $33,334 and up Silver: $10,000-14,999 Detroit, MI Isle Royale Families & Friends Association Platinum: $25,000-33,333 Crystal: $5,000-9,999 Building Restoration, Inc. Ellie Connolly Diamond: $20,000-24,999 Bronze: $2,500-4,999 Blair Bates Madison, WI Gold: $15,000-19,999 Copper: $1,000-2,499 Kalamazoo, MI J. Michael Kirk Capital Genealogy The giving level is maintained when the annual donation Dearborn, MI Tara Fantauzzi and amount falls within range for three consecutive years. 13 MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK OUR 2018 SUPPORTERS continued...

Jennifer Childs Steve and Deb Jones Music Hall Center for Lorna Straus Ferndale, MI Ann Marie Bernardi Ann Arbor, MI the Performing Arts Mackinac Island, MI Tish Colett Dearborn, MI Norman Jung Latasha Burnett Chelsea Sturza Grosse Pointe, MI Fort St. Joseph Kalamazoo, MI Detroit, MI Royal Oak, MI Communities First, Inc. Archaeology Project Richard Karp The National Cheri Szcodronski Glenn Wilson Michael Nassaney Lansing, MI House Inn Chelsea, MI Flint, MI Kalamazoo, MI Charlie Klecha Barb Bradley Ten Thousand Villages Coopersville & Marne Edward D. Francis and Detroit, MI Marshall, MI Gerda Paschal Railway Company Lynne Merrill-Francis Barbara E. Krueger Richard Neumann Ann Arbor, MI Jerry Ricard Howell, MI Hartland, MI Architect Ellen Thackery Coopersville, MI Susan Froelich Lansing Symphony Rick Neumann Ann Arbor, MI Cornwell’s Ann Arbor, MI Orchestra Petoskey, MI Jennifer Thebault Turkeyville USA A.J. Front Salvatore Parillo R.E. Olds Detroit, MI Patti Cornwell Warren, MI Lansing, MI Transportation Museum Jan Therrian Marshall, MI Richard Gage Design Katie Large Kristi Schwartzly Troy, MI Lansing, MI Nancy and Studio, LLC Dewitt, MI Tibbits Opera House Michael Darga Richard Gage Sarah Lippert Peaches B&B Christine Delaney Northville, MI Hazel Park, MI MI Jane Lovett Coldwater, MI Grand Rapids, MI Dark Horse Brewery Grand Rapids Meredith Long University of Michigan Cally Morse Art Museum Oak Park, MI Paul E. Petoskey Museum of Natural Munising, MI Marshall, MI Brett Townsend Martha History Delaware Copper Grand Rapids, MI MacFarlane-Faes John Potter Nora Webber Mine Tours Grand Rapids Lansing, MI Grand Rapids, MI Ann Arbor, MI Lani Hendricks-Poynter Public Museum Jennifer Mach Ellen Ramsburgh Dave and Janice Varney Mohawk, MI Christie Bender Livonia, MI Ann Arbor, MI South Haven, MI Grand Rapids, MI Detroit Historical Mackinac Island Gary R. Rentrop, P.C. Nancy C. Wartella Society Great Lakes Maritime Carriage Tours, Inc. Gary Rentrop Leslie, MI Alaina Vacha Heritage Center - Susan M.F. Horn Bloomfield Hills, MI Washtenaw County Detroit, MI Alpena Shipwreck Tours Mackinac Island, MI William Rutter Parks & Recreation Detroit Tigers, Inc. Ann Gentry and Kira M. Macyda Williamston, MI Commission Brandon Scherzer Andrew Augustyn Canton, MI Saginaw Art Museum Coy Vaughn and Detroit, MI Alpena, MI Marquette Regional Stacey Gannon Kira Macyda Andrew Haan Becky Devault History Center Saginaw, MI Ann Arbor, MI Kalamazoo, MI Grand Rapids, MI Kaye Hiebel Ilene Schechter Weber’s Inn Douglas J Aveda James and Marquette, MI East Lansing, MI Michael Weber Institute - Okemos Cleo Hamilton Denise McGeen Dale Schrader Ann Arbor, MI Salon & Spa Detroit, MI Detroit, MI Lansing, MI John and Karen Wells Ember Osborn Ian Hanel-Gerdenich Meadow Brook Schuler’s Traverse City, MI East Lansing, MI Ann Arbor, MI Faith Brody Restaurant & Pub Wheelhouse Detroit Downtown Petoskey Mary Ann Heidemann Rochester, MI Marla Pontius Kelli Kavanaugh Becky Goodman Rogers City, MI Elizabeth Merritt Marshall, MI Detroit, MI Petoskey, MI Jackie Hoist, AIA Washington DC Grace Shackman Chip Windisch Kathryn B. Eckert Davison, MI Ruth E. Mills Ann Arbor, MI Hudsonville, MI Leland, MI Marilyn Horn Ypsilanti, MI Dean and Carol Smith Susan C. Wineberg Jan Enns Detroit, MI Melissa Milton-Pung Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI Laguna Woods, CA Icebreaker Mackinaw Ypsilanti, MI Xiaohan Bao Smith Diane Wing Emilie Evans Maritime Museum Rafael Mojica Allen, TX East Lansing, MI Atlanta, GA Robin L. Westfall Detroit, MI Smoke on the Water Jim Winter-Troutwine Sharon Ferraro Mackinaw City, MI Monroe Achers Farm Julie Mann Grand Rapids, MI Kalamazoo, MI J.T.’s Billiard Bar & Grill County B & B Charlevoix, MI E. Gabriel Works The Inn on Ferry Street Coldwater, MI Beverly Monroe Laurie Sommers Grand Rapids, MI Holly Chesloch Jackson Symphony Manton, MI Okemos, MI Ypsilanti Heritage Detroit, MI Orchestra Motawi Tileworks Steamer Columbia Foundation Doug Finegood Valerie Herr Megan DeMara Foundation Paul Schreiber Berkley, MI Jackson, MI Ann Arbor, MI William Worden Dexter, MI Gerald R. Ford Jewelry Set in Stone Carol Mull Detroit, MI Presidential Museum Stephen and Katie Ann Arbor, MI Charlotte Whitney Desiree Ruhland Kolokithas Jeffrey Murdock Stevens Grand Rapids, MI Chelsea, MI Olivet, MI Seattle, WA THANK YOU MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK 14 We advocate for Michigan’s historic places to contribute to our economic vitality, sense of place, and connection to the past.

In 2018, MHPN implemented two new exciting programs, The Living Trades Academy (photos on the left, info on page 5) and the “Vacant Not Blighted” walking tour of the Jefferson #michiganplacesmatter Chalmers/Riverbend area of Detroit (photos above, info on page 6).