Proactive Preservation May 17–19, 2018 • East Lansing, Michigan

The Michigan Historic Preservation Network presents the Thirty-Eighth Annual Statewide Preservation Conference at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center Proactive Preservation May 17–19, 2018 • East Lansing, Michigan

introduction  istoric preservationists are skilled advocates for the work we do although few of us would think of ourselves that way. Our efforts generally attract little attention. We work quietly alone or in a Hvariety of partnerships focused on a goal. Patience is a hallmark. Think, for example, of the volunteers surveying maze of financial packaging. Elsewhere, effective the architectural resources in their town. Up and OpEd pieces go into local papers, challenges to down the streets they go taking photos every state enabling legislation are thwarted, founda- Saturday; the library research takes months. tions make grants to game-changing projects, The volunteers talk with their neighbors about and blogs speak to the unlimited possibilities of recognizing and protecting what’s special about historic properties. Preservationists masterfully their community. The best way to do that is with use the facts to convince, persuade, influence, a local protective ordinance they explain. These and win over. With tact, they coax people and are not easy conversations because property projects along. When energies are flagging, they owners can be wary, but their methodical work inspire and encourage. And it goes without leads to passage of an ordinance and designation saying that they applaud, encourage, praise, and of the first local historic district. cheer on! Or we think of the development team that Our conference this year recognizes just how wants to save an abandoned historic building. much proactive preservationists have gotten They seem to be the only ones, however, who done in Michigan to maintain their traditional see its potential for adaptive reuse. Seeking downtowns and neighborhoods, understand and financing, the team finds lenders who are skep- protect their pre-historic and historic archaeo- tical that a worn out building can be reclaimed. logical resources, safeguard architectural treasures The resulting loan-to-value ratio is low so the of the recent past, revitalize their Legacy Cities, developers employ their best negotiating skills to counter development pressures on shoreline secure layers of grants, private equity, municipal and agricultural communities, and more. We’ll loans, and tax credits. The project is a success. ask the question: Can we recognize that we do indeed possess finely-tuned advocacy skills that Is this kind of everyday advocacy effective? Yes, can be harnessed to overcome bigger challeng- just look around. Over 70 governmental units es, take on daunting projects, and bring people in Michigan have passed protective ordinances along with us on our mission to safeguard what’s because surveys are completed, property owner special about Michigan? questions are answered, and public hearing presentations are compelling. For the historic We’ll use East Lansing—as well as Lansing and buildings that few see as ripe for development, surrounding communities—to come up with the developers negotiate their way through the answers together. Join us!

Denise McGeen Nancy Finegood front cover and this page: Janet Kreger, Photographer. mhpn president mhpn executive director For full brochure photo credits, please see page 37. introduction  ABOUT OUR HOST COMMUNITY 2018 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Renee Kuhlman Welcome to the City of East Lansing director of policy outreach, government relations & policy, national trust for historic preservation, washington, dc FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018, 12:45–2 PM FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EAST LANSING HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER, ALBERT A. WHITE PERFORMING ARTS THEATER Continuing Education See map on page 23 for location and free adjacent parking AICP: CM 1.25; AIA: 1.25 HSW

ast Lansing’s first houses, known as surveyed in 1986-87. Council adopted the first factors the successful campaigns share and how Faculty Row, were built on the Historic Preservation Code in 1989 when it also Advocacy: these advocacy lessons can be replicated. college campus in the 1850’s, and appointed the first Historic District Commission. The Heart of Preservation Over the past five years, advocates led by thereafter the city’s history and Six geographical districts and two thematic Advocacy is at the heart of what we do as the National Trust had been requesting that Egrowth paralleled that of Michigan State districts comprising individual properties were preservationists. Whether it’s legislative or local Congress retain the federal Historic Tax Credit University. In those days, the village served the recognized. Currently, over 800 properties are advocacy, being proactive is important. Renee during tax reform. Renee shares the exciting needs of teacher and student. An early village protected by the ordinance. On the MSU cam- Kuhlman shares insights into this critical skill story of how “grassroots” advocacy retained the planner was the college’s world famous botanist, pus nearby, preservation often results from a kind that we need to successfully revitalize the older credit in the final tax bill when others were William James Beal, who, with mathematician of stewardship consonant with fiscal frugality and parts of our neighborhoods and towns. reduced or eliminated before it was signed into Rolla C. Carpenter, laid out an area just north agriculture’s traditional loathing of waste. Many law in December of 2017. of campus as a residential tract. historic campus buildings remain in use, their As a veteran of many advocacy campaigns, historic character retained. Renee shares the sometimes hilarious and We are fortunate to have Renee Kuhlman The rush to expansion boomed in the new sometimes heartbreaking lessons learned. as our 2018 Keynote Speaker as Michigan century and, in 1907, “Collegeville” and adjacent Preservationists recognize that their activities Early in her career, she directed the Historic preservationists advocate for reinstatement of neighborhoods were chartered as East Lansing. need to keep pace with other community initia- our own Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Many of the historic homes in the city today tives if they are to play a role in promoting East Fredericksburg Foundation in Virginia which successfully managed to get a big box retail Credit. Be inspired to speak loudly and clearly reflect the architectural styles of the first quarter Lansing’s economic health and quality of life. The for Michigan’s historic resources. of the century. The East Lansing Businessman’s HDC wants to resurvey original districts, know- store to change its plans to build next to George Washington’s boyhood home. Renee describes Association, many of whose members were fac- ing that buildings once deemed non-contribut- MORE ABOUT OUR 2018 SPEAKER… ulty at the college, was instrumental in the town’s ing may warrant protection 25 years later. These how a small nonprofit beat back a Goliath-like national corporation. Renee does more than campaign for state- expansion. This early association has become same districts have a stunning array of mature and federal-level Historic Tax Credits! She has today’s East Lansing Merchants Group that con- trees and features like alleyways and parks, none In 2005, as Director of State and Local Policy championed dedicated funding for maintaining tinues its commitment to the city. of which were surveyed in the 1980s. There also at the National Trust, Renee directed an historic resources in our national parks. She is are striking examples of Mid-Century Modern advocacy pilot program. The Michigan Historic East Lansing is now more than eight times larger the author of the policy brief “Helping Johnny buildings, newly restored buildings, and addition- Preservation Network was one of five statewide than at its founding. Its population of rough- Walk to School” and—appropriate to our 2018 al districts that need to be safeguarded. preservation programs selected to participate. ly 50,000 has evolved to include business and conference being headquartered at the adaptive- Renee reflects on the lessons learned through professional women and men, families of all None of this work happens by itself. It takes ly reused 1926 East Lansing High School—man- the pilot and shares what the MHPN and the configurations and ethnic backgrounds, interna- citizen involvement and civic leadership with aged a three-year grant program in collaboration other four organizations have accomplished in tional residents, government and elected officials, finely-honed advocacy skills to move things with the Environmental Protection Agency to the intervening years. and MSU faculty and students. Its preservation forward. East Lansing’s history of preservation promote appropriate school siting and the reuse movement began with residents who recognized efforts, its current activities, and its plans for Currently, Renee helps advocates at the state level of historic schools. And for the National Trust, the architectural richness of their community the future parallel those of other communities to put in place, expand, or protect state Historic Renee has written articles, blogs, and briefs on and whose work culminated with City Council around the state. Let’s explore our options to- Tax Credits. In 1994, only eight states offered policy issues. Renee earned an M.S. Degree in appointing a 14-member Historic District Study gether. Join us in East Lansing! such credits; today, there are thirty-five. Every Historic Preservation from the University of Committee in 1986. Over 3,000 structures were year, Renee participates in a dozen advocacy Vermont in 1992 and a B.A. Degree in History —Your 2018 Conference Planning Group efforts across the country. Hear what common from the College of William and Mary in 1987.

 welcome to city of east lansing keynote speaker  CONFERENCE FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 OUR VENUES 12:45–2 PM FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC HIGHLIGHTS ALBERT A. WHITE PERFORMING ARTS THEATER, EAST LANSING HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER Please note where each of the following special activities takes OUR CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS place. See map on page 23 for locations and parking. Annual Keynote Address presented by Renee East Lansing Hannah Community Center Kuhlman, Director of Policy Outreach, Government Relations & Policy, National Trust for Historic East Lansing residents placed so much emphasis THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 Preservation on public education that their school district was 9:30–10:30 AM See pages 5 and 27 for more information. established in 1900 before the city itself. All grade levels EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, EAST 6:30–9 PM were taught in the first school built in1 901, but the LANSING HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER RED CEDAR AB AND AUDITORIUM, community’s growth demanded additional space almost Welcome to the Thirty-Eighth Annual Statewide KELLOGG HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER immediately. By 1926, the first high school building Preservation Conference 27th Annual Preservation Awards Reception was completed. Designed by J.N. Churchill, East Mayor’s Welcome and Ceremony Lansing High School cost $200,000 and was admired Introduction of the 2018 MHPN Scholarship See page 31 for more information. for its large, modern educational spaces. It served the Recipients community until 1959 when it became the East Lansing Announcement of the 2019 Host Community, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 Junior High School; in 1968, it was remodeled and and the MHPN Annual Meeting and Elections 8:30 AM continued in service as the John A. Hannah Middle See page 12 for more information. Continental Breakfast for both Workshop and Tour. School. When the building became vacant, the City 10:45 AM–12:15 PM 9 AM–12 PM adapted it yet again in 2002 as a community center. EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, EAST EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, EAST It remains a highly popular facility that houses a LANSING HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER LANSING HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER performing arts theater, dance and aerobics studio, All-Conference Panel Discussion: Advocacy and A special program for Michigan Historic District fitness center, two gymnasiums, courts for basketball Proactive Preservation Commission members and those who work with them: and tennis, indoor pool, cafe, and banquet and Thorny Questions of Historic Significance and See page 13 for more information. What Do We Do With What We Learn? conference facilities. 5–6:30 PM FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC See page 34 for more information. BANQUET ROOM, EAST LANSING HANNAH OUR CONFERENCE LODGING 9 AM–5 PM COMMUNITY CENTER The Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center DEPARTING FROM THE EAST LANSING Opening Reception featuring the Vendors’ Showcase, HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER Before WWII, the Michigan Hotel Association was Marketplace, Silent Auction, Raffle, Free Snacks and The 2018 Great Michigan Road Trip: County Seats seeking to create a model facility in which everything Cash Bar to Capitals: Showcasing Seats of Government and Their needed to hold an educational conference could be See pages 18–19 for more information. Host Communities housed under one roof. The idea interested the W. K. See pages 8 and 32–33 for more information. Kellogg Foundation and, after the war, it donated $1.4 million to underwrite such a facility at Michigan State University, the first of a dozen Kellogg Centers on U.S. AND OF SPECIAL NOTE: We offer AIA, AICP, and MCP campuses. Lewis J. Sarvis, a Battle Creek-based architect The 55th Annual East Lansing Continuing Education Credits Special Thanks who had designed other Kellogg properties, created the Art Festival runs Saturday The MHPN recognizes that continuing education strengthens the The Thirty-Eighth Annual Statewide Preser- International Style building that opened in 1951. The and Sunday, May 19–20, in value of the services our professional conference attendees offer their vation Conference is underwritten through Kellogg Foundation provided a second grant in 1988 Downtown East Lansing. clients and communities. To that end, we partner each year with the the generous support of the State Historic for a renovation overseen by Southeast Michigan-based Learn more at American Institute of Certified Planners, the American Institute Preservation Office, Michigan State Housing architect Ralph R. Calder. Calder’s design integrated www.elartfest. of Architects–Michigan Chapter, and the MSU Michigan Citizen Development Authority. and by the Michigan com. Our Planner Program to offer continuing education credits. Find the Economic Development Corporation. the original hotel, office block, and additions to form conference rate at number of credits listed with each session and tour; Michigan Citizen a sleek complex with ribbon windows, smooth brick, the Kellogg Hotel Planners earn 6.0 credits. Participants may pick up attendance forms at the Registration Desk. and limestone trim unifying the design. In addition to & Conference hosting thousands of guests, the Center is a working Center extends through Sunday so Make it an East laboratory for The School of Hospitality Business Lansing Weekend! at MSU.

 conference highlights our venues  County Seats TRACK OVERVIEW GREAT & WHO SHOULD ATTEND MICHIGAN to Capitals The conference presents four tracks for our Basic Program on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, there is a Workshop in the morning SHOWCASING SEATS OF GOVERNMENT and a Great Michigan Road Trip that starts in the morning and runs ROAD AND THEIR HOST COMMUNITIES through the afternoon. TRIP! SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018, 9 AM–5 PM TRACK ONE: THEME Proactive Preservation hen Lansing was selected as the Tour Highlights For individuals, people in business and manufacturing, preservation site of the state capital, it was an • Depart at 9 am professionals, craftspeople, elected and appointed community unsettled area in the middle of • On-the-road introduction to the tour and the history officials, and government staff—anyone called upon to join with others in W advocating for preservation projects. dense forests. Approximately 15 miles southeast, and archaeology of the region. Sponsored by Nixon Peabody, LLP the county seat was firmly established in Mason, • Tour the Ingham County Courthouse in Mason as making Michigan the only state where the well as the city’s historic neighborhoods, traditional capital is not also the county seat! Over time, downtown, and Mason First Presbyterian Church. the two communities reversed roles, with • Visit historic Old Town in North Lansing and, in BlackBerry TRACK TWO: INFORMATION Systems, Incorporated Lansing now almost 14 times the population South Lansing, both REO Town and Moores River Drive. What You Need to Know to Make Preservation Work of Mason. This all-day tour visits both cities, including stops in the commercial centers, seats • Drive and walk Lansing’s downtown commercial For those who want to know more about the laws, policies, core including the Arbaugh Building (1905), and designations; the programs of assistance, tax incentives,BlackBerr and y Home Improvement Specialists of government, and the surrounding community. J.W. Knapp Company Department Store (1937–39), economic benefits; and the best practices and educational programs that can In Lansing, Old Town, REO Town, and a tour of the Ottawa-Walnut Historic District, and more. inform their advocacy and support preservation efforts. the Capitol building are featured. • Tour the Capitol Building. Sponsored by BlackBerry Window & Door Systems BlackBerry The bus tour originates from the East Lansing • Return at 5 pm: Wrap-up of the day. Window & Door Systems Hannah Community Center. Park cars free- For more information on the day’s agenda, see pages 32–33. of-charge in the Center’s east and north lots (see map on page 23 for location and parking). Tour Leaders TRACK THREE: APPLIED SKILLS Continental breakfast will be served from Cassandra Nelson Training with the Historic Resource Council 8:30–9 am in the Center. Departure will be vice-chair, lansing historic district commission For individual property owners, professionals doing hands-on work from Forest Street on the Center’s west side. Stacy Tchorzynski with historic buildings, and community officials who want to know archaeologist, state historic preservation office more about traditional trades and current building and development practices Send in your reservation and payment by involving historic preservation. Valerie Marvin 6 pm on Wednesday, May 9, using the michigan state capitol historian, michigan state Sponsored by InSite Capital Registration Form on page 39 or on-line capitol commission and Chemical Bank registration at www.mhpn.org. Barbara Torholm Capacity is limited to 36 participants. Tour president, mason area historical society prices range from $68 for early bird member’s Generously Sponsored By TRACK FOUR: TOURS registration to $125 for a la carte tickets. For Showcasing Your Host Community’s Resources everyone, this includes continental breakfast, and Efforts bus travel, morning and afternoon snacks, and For those who wish to learn about East Lansing and its neighboring communities box lunch. by touring areas and projects influenced by their proactivity, their commitment to Continuing Education preservation as a revitalization tool, and the partnerships that boost effectiveness. This is a bus trip of moderate difficulty with walks Sponsored by Farbman Group AICP: CM 7; AIA: 7.0 HSW around individual sites and districts at a leisurely pace Accompanied by for a total of less than two miles. Consider if this full Elaine Robinson day is manageable for you. Not all sites are barrier-free. 2018 conference co-manager The tour proceeds rain or shine.

 great michigan road trip track overview  DONORS The Michigan Historic Preservation Network takes this oppor- $250–$499 tunity to express its appreciation to those making donations to Adair Restoration LLC, Ann Arbor Our Special the Thirty-Eighth Annual Statewide Preservation Conference. Architecture + design PC, Battle Creek Architecture + design Inc. Many donors have been supporting the MHPN for years; Building Hugger, Detroit Carlisle | Wortman Associates, Inc., Ann Arbor Thanks others are new. We thank you all! Century Builders MI, South Haven Docomomo_US/Michigan, Michigan dPOP, Detroit $10,000 OR MORE Gibbs Planning Group Inc., Birmingham State Historic Preservation Office, H2A Architects Inc., Davison Michigan State Housing Development Authority HopkinsBurns Design Studio PLLC, Ann Arbor Betsy LaVier and Rod Kreger, Satellite Beach, FL Michigan Economic Development Corporation BlackBerry Systems, Incorporated Martha MacFarlane-Faes, Lansing $5,000–$9,999 McIntosh Poris Associates, Birmingham Past Perfect, Inc., Grand Rapids Bay View Handworks, Michigan BlackBerry Plante Moran, PLLC, Auburn Hills Home Improvement Specialists $2,500–$4,999 RAM Construction Services, Kentwood RJ Raven/Summerland Architectural Products, BlackBerry Window & Door Systems, Kalamazoo LLC, Grand Rapids City Events Group, Troy BlackBerry Window & Door Systems Reagan Family Dentistry, Lowell Farbman Group, Southfield Thomas Roberts Architect LLC, Wyandotte Grand River Builders, Grand Rapids Rueter Associates Architects, Ann Arbor InSite Capital and Chemical Bank, Grand Rapids Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC, Marquette Kidorf Preservation Consulting, Detroit Strategic Energy Solutions, Inc., Berkley Nixon Peabody, LLP, Washington DC Dave Tillman, Dearborn Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Bingham Farms $1,000–$2,499 WTA Architects, Saginaw AIA Michigan, Detroit Comerica Bank, Lansing UP TO $249 Amanda D. Davis Photography, Mt. Clemens Sally Bund, Ann Arbor Janet L. Kreger, Ann Arbor Dawn and George Schumann, Eastern Michigan University—Historic Preservation Tish Colett, Grosse Pointe Barbara Krueger, Hartland Douglas Program, Ypsilanti Kathy Duquette, Ann Arbor Katie Large, DeWitt Grace Shackman, Ann Arbor First Martin Corporation, Ann Arbor Kathryn B. Eckert, Leland Kira Macyda, Canton Xiaohan Bao Smith, Grand Ledge Lord Aeck Sargent, Atlanta, GA Jan Enns, Laguna Woods, CA Marnie Paulus, Teton Village, WY Charlotte Whitney Stevens, Olivet Michigan Historic Preservation Network Board, Emeriti, Nancy Finegood, Eaton Rapids Louisa and Al Pieper, Ann Arbor Susan C. Wineberg, Ann Arbor Committees, and Staff, Michigan/U.S. Ina Hanel-Gerdenich, Ann Arbor Elaine Robinson, Jackson Oakland County Economic Development & Community Affairs, Waterford Quinn Evans Architects, Ann Arbor SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS TO BE RECOGNIZED Turner Restoration, Detroit SCHOLARSHIPS $500–$999 Family and Friends of David Evans Endowment Preservation Ladies & Gents Scholarship Building Arts & Conservation, Saline Fund Scholarship Rueter Associates Architects Scholarship The Christman Company, Lansing and Detroit Helen and Ralph Kreger Endowment Fund Scholarship Sylvia & Dave Tillman Scholarship Commonwealth Heritage Group, Inc., Jackson MHPN Scholarship for EMU’s Preservation Eastern James & Stephanie Turner Scholarship Davenport Masonry Restoration & Preservation, Holt Student Organization EverGreene Architectural Arts, Brooklyn, NY Melinda A. Hill, Rochester Hills PROGRAMMING Kraemer Design Group, Detroit The 2018 Conference Program is supported by the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Marvin Windows and Doors, Eagan, MN Endowment for the Humanities, and by VanDyke • Horn Public Relations, Detroit. John T. Meyer, FAIA, Architect, Bay City Neumann | Smith Architecture, Detroit Preservation Ladies & Gents, Michigan/U.S. The Saarinen (Michigan) Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians, Michigan Shelborne Development, Detroit Park Smith, AIA, Flint Every effort has been made to ensure that all donor listings have been included. If there are any omissions or errors, we sincerely apologize Pam and Jon VanderPloeg, Grand Rapids and will make corrections on the signage at the conference and when we list our 2018 conference donors in the Annual Report.

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10:45 AM–12:15 PM 8:30–9:30 AM 9:30–10:30 AM EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM BANQUET ROOM EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM ADVOCACY AND Registration WELCOME, INTRODUCTION, PROACTIVE Opens and stays open throughout the AND ANNUAL MEETING: PRESERVATION day until 6:30 pm. THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL All-Conference Panel Discussion Continental breakfast STATEWIDE PRESERVATION Continuing Education CONFERENCE AICP: CM 1.50; AIA: 1.5 HSW Welcome to the 2018 Conference Moderator Denise McGeen Nancy Finegood chair; president, mhpn executive director, mhpn Welcome to the Host Community Sponsored by Quinn Evans Architects Mark S. Meadows Experts ranging from grass-roots mayor, city of east lansing preservation activists and lobbyists to Welcome from the 2018 local and state legislators talk about the Conference Planning Group current state of advocacy and strategies Amanda Harrell-Seyburn, for effective preservation at the local, Associate AIA state, and national level, followed by a member, 2018 conference facilitated discussion giving you and planning group; 2014-2017 chair, other preservationists from across the east lansing historic district state a chance to share experiences and commission; associate, ‘east arbor questions. 12 P M architecture’ BANQUET ROOM Nancy Finegood Introduction to the executive director, the michigan VENDORS’ SHOWCASE, Conference Theme historic preservation network, SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLE, Nancy Finegood lansing AND MARKETPLACE executive director, mhpn Melissa Yutzey McKinley Open to the public Introduction of the 2018 lobbyist, kelley-cawthorne, lansing 12:15–1:15 PM Scholarship Recipients BANQUET ROOM Stacy Tchorzynski Glenn Wilson Lunch—NO PROGRAM scholarship coordinator co-founder, communities first, 2018 conference planning group inc., flint Pick up box lunches in the Banquet Room; casual seating around the East Announcement of the Renee Kuhlman Lansing Hannah Community Center. director of policy outreach, 2019 Host Community Sponsored by Lord Aeck Sargent Grace A.M. Smith, RA, LEED AP government relations & policy, historic preservation planner, national trust for historic Lunch is included for Thursday conference preservation, washington, dc participants. Others may purchase tickets ahead of city of holland; member, 2019 time using the Registration Form. Tickets are not conference planning group; A Member of the Michigan Legislature available at the door. See page 23 for the Center’s member, mhpn emeriti leadership (invited) location and free adjacent parking. council 15 minutes are provided to move into the Annual Meeting and Elections sessions or tour. Officers, MHPN

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5 IN OUR ELEMENT: INTRODUCING PRESERVING HISTORY MiSHPO AND IN EAST LANSING CONSULTANT MHPN Partner and Sponsor for this session: TRAINING Saarinen (Michigan) Chapter of the Society Continuing Education of Architectural Historians AICP: CM 1; AIA: 1.0 HSW Continuing Education Moderator 1:30–5 PM DIFFICULTY: EASY AICP: CM 1; AIA: 1.0 HSW Cheryl Early Moderator emeriti leadership council, mhpn OFF-SITE The tour group rides the bus between stops. The tour through each church Ellen Thackery This session is included for Thursday conference deputy director, mhpn participants. Others may purchase tickets ahead SACRED SPACES, is thorough and involves steps, but of time using the Registration Form; ticket price SPECIAL PLACES: with opportunities to be seated during Historic structures and streetscapes includes the beverage break. EAST LANSING’S comments. The bus accompanies the define the charm and appeal of neigh- This session introduces the Michigan HOUSES OF WORSHIP group for anyone who tires and wishes borhoods in East Lansing. However, they State Historic Preservation Office’s to remain onboard. cannot be maintained without proactive Bus Transportation to Off-Site Tours new GIS database system that allows CAPACITY: 37 PEOPLE. preservation methods. Dive into the Sponsored by the Preservation Ladies & Gents consultants and other users to submit and This tour departs from and returns to rich history of the City and some of the research projects online. Discover how Continuing Education the Forest Street side of the East Lansing unique preservation issues the City and to access the system and make the best AICP: CM 3.50; AIA: 3.5 HSW Hannah Community Center. The tour its Historic District Commission have use of the materials available through the Accompanied by leaves promptly. Travel in private cars recently tackled. portal, including SHPO’s site records and Chelsea Dantuma behind the bus is prohibited. Jake Parcell survey information. 2018 conference planning group historic preservation officer/ Jessica Flores, MSHP Katie Kolokithas community development analyst, This tour is specially priced for Thursday conference principal, preservation forward, survey and information participants. Others may purchase tickets ahead city of east lansing, east lansing of time using the Registration Form; ticket price east lansing coordinator, michigan state includes beverage break midway through the tour. Daniel E. Bollman, AIA historic preservation office, Barbara Krueger principal, east arbor architecture, lansing ABOUT THE TOUR director, michigan stained glass east lansing Participants visit four houses of census, hartland Diane Tuinstra worship representing different faiths Amanda Harrell-Seyburn, data and gis manager, michigan Fr. Mark Inglot state historic preservation office, and architectural choices. The Mid- pastor, st. thomas aquinas parish, Associate AIA associate, east arbor architecture, lansing Century Modern St. Thomas Aquinas east lansing Catholic Parish Church, dedicated in east lansing 1968, features a 45-foot-high faceted Stephen Aiken glass window. The small, 1950s MSU chapel sexton, michigan state Alumni Memorial Chapel reflects university alumni memorial chapel, simple Collegiate Gothic styling; it pays east lansing tribute to alumni who lost their lives in Rev. Andrew Pomerville the military. The Peoples Church, the senior pastor, the peoples church, city’s first congregation, occupies its east lansing second home, designed in the Collegiate Rabbi Amy B. Bigman Gothic style and dedicated in 1923. The rabbi, congregation shaarey zedek, final stop visits another Mid-Century east lansing Modern building; Congregation Shaarey Zedek, dating from 1969, was designed by the major architecture firm of Smith, Hinchman and Grylls.

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5/17 thursday programming scientists, binghamfarms engineers wiss, janney, elstner associates, inc. associate iii Sarah Rush scientists, chicago, illinois engineers wiss, janney, elstner associates, inc. associate principal Joshua Freedland, PA AIC and safeguard properties. your historic preservation process helpsfocus resources and coderequirements earlyinthe fabric. building systems Assessing various only exacerbatethedistresses ofhistoric systems,structural and, ifleftunattended, affect architectural, preservation, and buildings.distress inourhistoric They Water andhumanscommonlycause vice president, mhpn Dave Varney Moderator AICP: CM1; AIA: 1.0HSW Continuing Education Sponsored by Park Smith, AIA 1:30–2:30 PM ROOM 235 | | EXISTING BUILDINGS EVALUATION OF PROACTIVE architects architects

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network, lansing the michigan historic preservation historic properties coordinator, Xiaohan BaoSmith lansing historic preservation network, greater michigan, themichigan mhpn fieldrepresentative for Amanda Reintjes preservation network, lansing detroit, themichigan historic mhpn preservation specialist, Jennifer Reinhardt lansing historic preservation network, southeast michigan, themichigan mhpn fieldrepresentative for BowerMallory specific preservation topicsandstrategies. more abouthow we canhelpyou with out intoround-table discussionstolearn programs andstaffservices, thenbreak field staffforan overview ofMHPN’s developing places. historic Join our identifying, retaining, maintaining, and they enhancetheirvitalitythrough communities as MHPN supports Field Staff, MHPN Moderators AICP: CM1; AIA: 1.0HSW Continuing Education Sponsored by KidorfPreservation Consulting 4–5 PM EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM NETWORK HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES DEVELOPMENT ADVOCACY, AND THE OUTREACH, OF THE MICHIGAN thursday programming

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5 FEDERAL HISTORIC contractors, suppliers, architects, and other TAX CREDITS 101 specialists are available for questions. At the Silent Auction, vie for Michigan Sponsored by Oakland County Economic goods, destinations, and services with Development & Community Affairs preservation connections; the featured Raffle item is always something inter- Continuing Education takes an in-depth look into partnerships esting. At the Preservation Marketplace, AICP: CM 1; AIA: 1.0 HSW at the federal, state, and local levels that find logo clothes, mugs, Pewabic tiles, and Moderator were created to fund a Historic Structure bags, and the “Half-Ton Used Book Sale.” Karen Nagher Report and education project for four Every purchase you make is a contribu- executive committee, mhpn offshore lights. tion to the MHPN. This session is included for Thursday conference par- DIFFICULTY: MODERATE ticipants. Others may purchase tickets ahead of time Bryan Lijewski, AIA There is less than 1 mile of walking, using the Registration Form; ticket price includes the 6:45–8:30 PM architect, state historic preservation touring individual sites at a leisurely pace beverage break. office, michigan state housing OFF-SITE and standing for on-site lectures. Using the federal historic rehabilitation development authority, lansing CAPACITY: UP TO 80 PEOPLE. tax credit program can bring needed Michelle Smay, RA, NCARB THE HISTORY This tour departs from and returns to funds to your rehabilitation project. owner, smay trombley UNDER YOUR Whether you are new to the program or architecture, ann arbor FEET: MSU CAMPUS the Forest Street side of the East Lansing just need a refresher, this session covers ARCHAEOLOGY TOUR Hannah Community Center and makes several laps depending on the size of what you need to know to determine 5–6:30 PM Bus Transportation to Off-Site Tours if your project qualifies and how to the group. If driving by private car, pick BANQUET ROOM OF THE EAST LANSING Sponsored by Building Hugger complete the application process. HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER up the parking and meeting point map Accompanied by from the Registration Desk during the Robbert McKay OPENING RECEPTION Jessica L. Yann Opening Reception in the Banquet historical architect, federal tax FEATURING THE VENDORS’ archaeology graduate student Room. There is no scheduled break. credits, state historic preservation SHOWCASE, MARKETPLACE, assistant, shpo office, michigan state housing Autumn M. Painter, M.S. development authority, lansing SILENT AUCTION, AND RAFFLE This tour is specially priced for Thursday conference campus archaeologist, michigan participants. Others may purchase tickets ahead of Free and open to the public time using the Registration Form. state university, department of 4–5 PM See page 23 for the Center’s location and free anthropology, east lansing adjacent parking. ABOUT THE TOUR ROOM 235 When you are a first-class Big Ten Stacey Camp, Ph.D. Sponsored by Marvin Windows and Doors, SAVING MICHIGAN’S school, with a large Department of associate professor of anthropology, Architecture + design PC, dPOP, H2A director, msu campus archaeology Anthropology, it is not surprising that OFFSHORE LIGHTS Architects Inc.,Thomas Roberts Architect program, michigan state university, LLC, Sanders & Czapski Associates, PLLC, the program’s staff and students would department of anthropology, east Sponsored by Bay View Handworks Century Builders MI, Adair Restoration LLC be curious about their environment. For lansing archaeologists, this often means looking At the close of this first day of programs, Continuing Education at the remnants left behind, and after AICP: CM 1; AIA: 1.0 LU join us at the Opening Reception and generations, now buried beneath our Don’t just turn in for the night Moderator enjoy free snacks and light refreshments feet. Join us for a different way to look after the Campus Archaeology Tour. Visit Ken Czapski with a cash bar serving wine and beer at MSU, guided by the MSU Campus downtown East Lansing for a late dinner executive committee, mhpn available (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Archaeology Program (CAP). The CAP accepted). Free and open to the public, or drinks, or join us for the East Lansing Michigan’s coastline boasts the most program works with multiple University this event presents an opportunity for Pub Crawl described on the flyer in your lighthouses of any state. Promoting departments for each project, for which conference participants, as well as area participant bag. and preserving our difficult-to-access they carry out background investigations, residents, to network while they visit the offshore lights is a challenge. This session excavation, reporting of findings, and Annual Vendors’ Showcase to learn about public outreach.

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TRACK ONE: THEME TRACK TWO: TRACK THREE: TRACK FOUR: TRACK ONE: THEME TRACK TWO: TRACK THREE: TRACK FOUR: EXECUTIVE INFORMATION APPLIED SKILLS TOURS EXECUTIVE INFORMATION APPLIED SKILLS TOURS CONFERENCE RECITAL ROOM ROOM 235 CONFERENCE RECITAL ROOM ROOM 235 ROOM ROOM

8:30 AM–6:30 PM: REGISTRATION / BANQUET ROOM 7:30 AM–5 PM: REGISTRATION / BANQUET ROOM

8:30–9:30 AM: CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST / BANQUET ROOM 7:30 AM–3:45 PM: VENDORS’ SHOWCASE, MARKETPLACE, SILENT AUCTION, AND RAFFLE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC / BANQUET ROOM 9:30–10:30 AM 7:30–8 AM: CONTINENTAL WELCOME, INTRODUCTION TO THE CONFERENCE, AND ANNUAL MEETING 7:30–8:30 AM: CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST / BANQUET ROOM B’FAST / BANQUET ROOM Recognition of the 2018 Planning Group and Scholarship Recipients Announcement of the 2019 Host Community 8–11:30 AM / BUS TOUR 8:30–9:45 AM 8:30–9:45 AM 8:30–9:45 AM MID-CENTURY MODERN EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM BRINGING INCENTIVES FOR HEMINGWAY’S PATH MEETS MID-MICHIGAN BRICK+MORTAR VALUE PRESERVATION PROJECTS FROM MICHIGAN 10:30–10:45 AM: Set-up for Panel Discussion Departs from the Forest BACK TO BAY CITY PART 1 OF 2 TO HAVANA Street side of the HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER 10:45 AM–12:15 PM: ADVOCACY AS PROACTIVE PRESERVATION 9:45–10 AM: Beverage break in BANQUET ROOM An All-Conference Panel Discussion 10–11:30 AM 10–11:30 AM 10–11:30 AM EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM VACANT NOT BLIGHTED: INCENTIVES FOR IF YOU WANT TO MHPN’S DETROIT PRESERVATION PROJECTS SAVE A BUILDING, DEMONSTRATION PART 2 OF 2 HUG A TRAIL 12–6:30 PM: VENDORS’ SHOWCASE, MARKETPLACE, SILENT AUCTION, AND RAFFLE PROJECT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC / BANQUET ROOM 11:30 AM–12:30 PM: LUNCH / NO PROGRAM / NO PROGRAM 12:15–1:15 PM: LUNCH Pick up box lunches in the BANQUET ROOM / Casual seating around the COMMUNITY CENTER Pick up box lunches in the BANQUET ROOM / Casual seating around the COMMUNITY CENTER The public may purchase lunch tickets; see Registration Form. Tickets are not available at the door. The public may purchase lunch tickets; see Registration Form. Tickets are not available at the door. 12:30–12:45 PM: Participants and other guests move into keynote address 1:15–1:30 PM: Move into sessions or tour 1:30–2:30 PM 1:30–2:30 PM 1:30–2:30 PM 1:30–5 PM / BUS TOUR 12:45–2 PM PRESERVING EAST MiSHPO AND PROACTIVE EVALUATION SACRED SPACES, KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY RENEE KUHLMAN, “ADVOCACY: THE HEART OF PRESERVATION” LANSING’S HISTORY CONSULTANT TRAINING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS SPECIAL PLACES Director of Policy Outreach, Government Regulations & Policy, National Trust for Historic Preservation EAST LANSING’S ALBERT A. WHITE PERFORMING ARTS THEATER IN THE HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER 2:30–2:45 PM: Beverage break in BANQUET ROOM HOUSES OF WORSHIP FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC / See page 23 for location and parking. 2:45–3:45 PM 2:45–3:45 PM 2:45–3:45 PM Departs from the Forest MICHIGAN’S POSTWAR HOW TO GROW YOUR UNBOARDING Street side of the HANNAH 2–2:15 PM: Move into sessions or tour COMMUNITY CENTER SUBURBS GRASS ROOTS YOUR BLOCK 2:15–3:30 PM 2:15–3:30 PM 2:15–3:30 PM 2:15–5 PM / BUS TOUR PROACTIVE PARTNERING CHARITABLE PROACTIVE ONE CITY, 3:45–4 PM: Beverage break in BANQUET ROOM TO ENLIVEN SACRED CONTRIBUTIONS OF ARCHAEOLOGY TWO PERSONALITIES 4–5 PM 4–5 PM 4–5 PM PLACES PROTECTIVE EASEMENTS AND CRITERION D EAST LANSING AND MICHIGAN STATE THE SERVICES FEDERAL HISTORIC TAX SAVING MICHIGAN’S 3:30–3:45 PM: Beverage break in BANQUET ROOM OF THE MHPN CREDITS 101 OFFSHORE LIGHTS UNIVERSITY SHOWCASE AND AUCTION CLOSE! Begin picking up Auction Winnings! Departs from the Forest 5–6:30 PM 3:45–5 PM 3:45–5 PM 3:45–5 PM Street side of the HANNAH OPENING RECEPTION VALUE OF PREVENTIVE MI MAIN STREET AND PREDICTIVE PLANNING COMMUNITY CENTER Featuring the Vendors’ Showcase, Marketplace, Silent Auction, and Raffle CONSERVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT FOR RIVER RAISIN with free light refreshments and snacks and cash bar MAINTENANCE READY COMMUNITIES BATTLEFIELD PARK FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC / BANQUET ROOM 5–5:30 PM: PICK UP SILENT AUCTION WINNINGS!

6:45–8:30 PM: TWILIGHT BUS TOUR 5:30–6:30 PM: Dinner or snack on your own THE HISTORY UNDER YOUR FEET: MSU CAMPUS ARCHAEOLOGY TOUR Departs from the Forest Street side of the HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER 6:30–9 PM If driving, pick up parking/meeting map from Registration in the BANQUET ROOM THE 27TH ANNUAL MHPN AWARDS EVENING The public may purchase tickets; use Registration Form. KELLOGG HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER Reception with cash bar in Red Cedar AB the first hour, followed by the Ceremony in the Auditorium May we recommend that you have dinner in East Lansing tonight, The public may purchase tickets; use Registration Form. Tickets are not available at the door. or join the Pub Crawl described on the flyer in your participant bag? See page 23 for location and parking.

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Public may purchase tickets for either Program; use Registration Form. Conference participants pay a reduced fee. his year, our conference headquarters is the East Lansing Hannah Community Center and the con- 8:30–9 AM: REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST / BANQUET ROOM ference hotel is the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center on the campus of Michigan State University. They are listed below and illustrated on the maps along with driving and walking routes between the INFORMATION TOUR T EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM Departs from the Forest Street side of the two. Both facilities are handicapped-accessible. Parking is ample at both, free at the Community Center, and HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER free at the Kellogg Center for overnight guests or $1/hour for visitors. If headed into Downtown East Lansing, find details about parking atcityofeastlansing.com/ParkingDowntown and updates on any downtown construction 9 AM–12 PM / WORKSHOP 9 AM–5 PM / BUS TOUR at cityofeastlansing.com/721/Downtown and click on “East Lansing Buzz.” THORNY QUESTIONS OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE 2018 GREAT MICHIGAN ROAD TRIP AND WHAT DO WE DO WITH WHAT WE LEARN? COUNTY SEATS TO CAPITALS: SHOWCASING SEATS OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: During business hours after the conference has started, contact the MHPN GOVERNMENT AND THEIR HOST COMMUNITIES office at 51( 7) 371-8080, or call the East Lansing Hannah Community Center and ask for a Conference Co-Manager. After hours, leave a message at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center and ask for a message to be forwarded to a Conference Co-Manager.

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FORES FERN STREET To Downtown East Lansing the east side of the building, in over-flow parking to and MSU Campus the north of the building if necessary, or in parallel USEFUL WEBSITES spaces to the west along Forest Street. EVERGREEN A East Lansing Lansing Regional Chamber Michigan State Capitol 2. KELLOGG HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER cityofeastlansing.com of Commerce capitol.michigan.gov W. SAGINAW ST. including the Auditorium and 69 East Lansing Art Festival lansingchamber.org Michigan State Historic Red Cedar AB Reception Room elartfest.com Mason Preservation Office Overnight accommodations, Awards Ceremony (Friday in the Red Cedar AB 6:30–7:30 pm and East Lansing Chamber of Commerce mason.mi.us michigan.gov/shpo/ Auditorium, 7:30–9 pm) chamberofcommerce.com/east-lansing-mi Mason Area Chamber of Commerce Michigan State University N Michigan State University East Lansing Preservation masonchamber.org msu.edu 219 South Harrison Road cityofeastlansing.com/543/Historic- Mason/Pure Michigan National Trust for BURCHAM District-Commission michigan.org/city/mason Historic Preservation 1 DRIVE East Lansing, Michigan 48824 (517) 432-4000 preservationnation.org East Lansing Shopping and Dining Michigan Barn Preservation Network FERN kelloggcenter.com cityofeastlansing.com/721/Downtown mibarn.net National Trust Main Street Center T RD. Parking: The parking garage is connected to the south mainstreet.org E. Greater Lansing Convention Michigan Economic GRAND RIVER AV ABBO end of the Kellogg Center; enter from South Harrison & Visitors Bureau Development Corporation Old Town Lansing Road. Parking is complimentary for overnight guests lansing.org miplace.org iloveoldtown.org E and $1/hour for visitors. Ingham County Michigan Historic Pure Michigan Walking and Driving: It is 1.1 miles between the ingham.org Preservation Network michigan.org 43 E. MICHIGAN AVE conference hotel and conference headquarters via Lansing mhpn.org REO Town Commercial N. HARRISON RD Michigan Avenue and Abbot Road, and 1.8 miles lansingmi.gov Michigan Main Street Center Association (Lansing) via Harrison Road, Saginaw Street, and Abbot Road. Lansing Preservation miplace.org/communities/mms reo.town The routes are flat-to-gently-rolling. If cutting lansingmi.gov/290/Historic-Districts Michigan Modern Project 2 through the neighborhoods, use a map or GPS. michiganmodern.org

 conference schedule-at-a-glance and useful websites maps, addresses, and parking  18 FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 8:30–9:45 AM Restoring or adaptively reusing historic / EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM buildings can make valuable financial All activities take place at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center unless otherwise noted. 5 BRINGING “BRICK incentives available. We look in-depth MORTAR VALUE” at the power of combining available + incentives: the federal historic tax credit 7:30–8:30 AM BACK TO BAY CITY program and the changes made to it by BANQUET ROOM Sponsored by John T. Meyer, FAIA, Architect the recent federal tax code revisions, Registration Continuing Education Michigan’s Transformational Brownfield Opens and stays open throughout the AICP: CM 1.25; AIA: 1.25 LU Plan Incentives, Michigan’s Community day until 5 pm. Moderator Reinvestment Program, MHPN’s Continental breakfast Chelsea Sturza Intervention and Predevelopment loans, secretary, mhpn and more. We discuss practical experienc- 8–11:30 AM es including how to select a good consul- Preservationists know the value of brick tant team for historic tax credit projects. OFF-SITE and mortar in Legacy Cities. However, Our conversation is meant for those who getting consensus outside of advocacy MID-CENTURY MODERN already have a basic knowledge of project groups is a complex and ongoing devel- ARCHITECTURE MEETS development and wish to use incentives opment. This panel presents the recent to help secure conventional financing and MID-MICHIGAN experience of Bay City and the collabo- Bus Transportation to Off-Site Tours make their preservation projects a reality. ration of disciplines that are motivated by Significant time is provided for questions. MHPN Partner and Sponsor for this Session: investing in the historic fabric. DOCOMOMO_US/Michigan Jason R. Blain Jenifer Acosta associate – insite capital, and Continuing Education real estate developer, jenifer vice president – commercial lending, AICP: CM 3.50; AIA: 3.5 HSW acosta development, bay city chemical bank, traverse city Accompanied by Cara Soh, AIA, LEED AP Ron Campbell Gordon B. Goldie, CPA board of directors, mhpn DIFFICULTY: MODERATE senior architect, quinn evans tax partner, plante moran, pllc, architects, detroit This tour is specially priced for Friday conference There is less than 1 mile of walking, auburn hills participants. Others may purchase tickets ahead of touring individual sites at a leisurely pace Sara Dimitroff Richard Hosey time using the Registration Form; ticket price in- and standing for on-site lectures. The bus economic development project cludes continental breakfast before departure and the president, richard hosey beverage break midway through the tour. accompanies the group for anyone who manager, city of bay city, bay city development llc, detroit tires and wishes to remain onboard. ABOUT THE TOUR Daniel Leonard, EDFP There is an ever-growing interest in CAPACITY: 37 PEOPLE 8:30–9:45 AM senior community assistance RECITAL ROOM mid-century architecture, and where This tour departs from and returns to specialist – regions 2 & 3, better than Mid-Michigan to expand the Forest Street side of the East Lansing INCENTIVES community development, our knowledge of the time period and Hannah Community Center. The tour FOR SUCCESSFUL michigan economic development leaves promptly. Travel in private cars corporation, lansing the styles that continue to fascinate us. PRESERVATION behind the bus is prohibited. Join architectural historian and author of PROJECTS, PART I Robbert McKay Mid-Michigan Modern: From Frank Lloyd Susan J. Bandes, PhD. historical architect, federal tax Sponsored by Kraemer Design Group Wright to Googie, Dr. Susan Bandes, to professor, department of art, art credits, state historic preservation explore the topic and take in the sights! history and design, michigan state Continuing Education (for Parts I office, michigan state housing Bandes is joined by Bryan Lijewski, university, east lansing and II together) development authority, lansing AICP: CM 3; AIA: 2.75 HSW historical architect with the Michigan Bryan Lijewski, AIA David Schon State Historic Preservation Office, architect, state historic preservation Moderator partner, nixon peabody, llp, who adds to the conversation with his office, michigan state housing Kristine Kidorf washington dc past president, mhpn knowledge of building materials and the development authority, lansing Xiaohan Bao Smith guiding principles of the Secretary of the This all-morning workshop is included for Friday historic properties coordinator, Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. conference participants. Others may purchase tickets ahead of time using the Registration Form; ticket price michigan historic preservation includes continental breakfast and beverage break. network, lansing

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5 VACANT NOT BLIGHTED: MHPN’S DETROIT PRESERVATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Sponsored by Turner Restoration

8:30–9:45 AM Continuing Education 10–11:30 AM 15 minutes are provided to move into the ROOM 235 AICP: CM 1.50; AIA: 1.5 HSW ROOM 235 keynote address. Moderator HEMINGWAY’S PATH Mike Kirk IF YOU WANT TO FROM MICHIGAN SAVE A BUILDING, 12:45–2 PM executive committee, mhpn ALBERT A. WHITE PERFORMING ARTS TO HAVANA: HUG A TRAIL In 2013, MHPN and several partners THEATER AT THE EAST LANSING PROACTIVE PRESERVATION AND launched a pilot program to nurture a Sponsored by Oakland County Economic HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER DETERMINED PERSEVERANCE Development & Community Affairs local preservation ethic and demonstrate ANNUAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS Sponsored by Martha MacFarlane-Faes, and the impact of historic preservation in a Continuing Education Free and open to the public Betsy LaVier and Rod Kreger “tipping-point” neighborhood. Many AICP: CM 1.25; AIA: 1.25 LU Sponsored by Michigan Historic Preservation workshops, community events, and our Continuing Education Moderator Network Board, Emeriti, Committees, AICP: CM 1.25; AIA 1.25 HSW first residential rehabilitation later, join us Karen Nagher and Staff, Michigan/U.S.; The Christman Moderator to learn more about the program, discuss executive committee, mhpn Company, Lansing and Detroit; Gibbs lessons learned, and brainstorm what’s Denise McGeen Multi-use trails are the front porch of Planning Group Inc.; HopkinsBurns Design president, mhpn next. many Michigan communities. They are Studio PLLC; Reagan Family Dentistry; Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; WTA Ellen Thackery places where people from varying back- Ernest Hemingway’s ties to Michigan Architects; Charlotte Whitney Stevens. deputy executive director, grounds interact, often passing through ultimately took him to Cuba. Over 50 See page 23 for this location and free adjacent parking. years after his death, The Christman michigan historic preservation historically significant landscapes. Trails network, lansing Continuing Education Company is navigating the challenges of are the ideal place to tell community AICP: CM 1.25; AIA: 1.25 HSW U.S. and Cuban governmental agencies Jennifer Reinhardt stories through the addition of heritage, Moderator and a very unpracticed group of Cuban preservation specialist, detroit, thereby raising awareness and promoting construction tradepeople to save one of the michigan historic preservation preservation. Dave Varney vice president, mhpn the largest off-shore collections of U.S. network, detroit Daniel Spegel A complete description of this year’s Keynote Address history. Michelle Lee, MCED heritage trail coordinator, can be found on page 5. Walk-Ins are welcome! michigan history center, lansing Ronald D. Staley, FAPT, director, housing and neighborhood services, Introduction of the Hon AIA MI Gerald R. Reese 2018 Keynote Speaker jefferson east inc., detroit trail system specialist senior vice president / executive Ted J. Ligibel, Ph.D. director of historic preservation, advisor emeritus, national trust for the christman company, detroit 10–11:30 AM 11:30 AM–12:30 PM historic preservation, and member, RECITAL ROOM BANQUET ROOM mhpn emeriti leadership council Manuel Martinez project engineer, the christman INCENTIVES Lunch—NO PROGRAM “Advocacy: The Heart company, detroit FOR SUCCESSFUL Pick up box lunches in the Banquet of Preservation” PRESERVATION Room; casual seating around the East Renee Kuhlman 9:45–10 AM PROJECTS, PART II Lansing Hannah Community Center. director of policy outreach, BANQUET ROOM government relations & policy, Continued from Part I: see the session Sponsored by Lord Aeck Sargent national trust for historic Beverage Break description on page 25. Lunch is included for Friday conference participants. preservation, washington, dc Others may purchase tickets ahead of time using the Sponsored by Strategic Energy Solutions, Inc. Registration Form. Tickets are not available at the door. See page 23 for the Center’s location and free 15 minutes are provided to move into the adjacent parking. sessions or tour.

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- - 2:15–3:30 PM studio, annarbor principal, hopkinsburns design Tamara E.L. Burns, FAIA, LEED AP studio, annarbor principal, hopkinsburns design Eugene C. Hopkins, FAIA sargent, annarbor ann arboroffice, lord aeck preservation planner, anddirector, director, project manager, Rob Yallop, LEED AP, CDT and facilities, east lansing university, infrastructure planning construction, michigan state architect, planning designand Pennock,Kristin M.Arch., AIA city ofeast lansing, east lansing community development analyst, historic preservation officer Jake Parcell and new initiatives, includingthe aboutcasestudies,Learn onlinetools, provide guidanceand encouragement. for Sacred Placeshasresources thatcan places inyour community? Partners sacred Are aboutat-risk you worried representative, mhpn greater michigan field Amanda Reintjes Moderator AICP: CM1.25; AIA: 1.25HSW Continuing Education Sponsored by Neumann|Smith Architecture EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM COMMUNITY SACRED PLACES IN YOUR PARTNERING TO ENLIVEN PROACTIVE SACRED PLACES: REIMAGINING / places, philadelphia, pa president, partners for sacred JaegerRobert custom, preservation. andhistoric Project, folkart, amodelforintegrating Preserve Churches Nordic Heritage bloomfield hills senior counsel, dykema gossett pllc, Anthony Ilardi, Jr. tion tools. easement donationwithotherpreserva by the IRS, how andlearn tocombinean the appraiser, raised concerns understand the roles ofthedonee organizationand Join ustoreview legalrequirements and properties.a fundingsource forhistoric ments canpreserve, protect, andprovide preservation ease Donations ofhistoric beverage break. using theRegistration Form; the includes price ticket ticipants. aheadoftime Othersmay tickets purchase forFriday conferencepar This sessionisincluded executive director, mhpn Nancy Finegood Moderator AICP: CM1.25; AIA: 1.25LU Continuing Education 2:15–3:30 PM okemos sommers cultural consulting llc, independent consultant, laurie kay Kay Sommers,Laurie PhD RECITAL ROOM HISTORIC STRUCTURES EASEMENTS TO PROTECT CONTRIBUTIONS OF USING CHARITABLE HISTORY: CONSERVING

- - - preservation office, lansing archaeologist, state historic Stacy Tchorzynski preservation office, lansing state archaeologist, state historic Dean L. Anderson, Ph.D. overlooked resources. room inyour wheelhouseforpotentially Site File, D, Criterion and how tomake about survey, theState Archaeological case studiesandhands-onartifacts, learn got archaeology D. underCriterion eligibility archaeological resourcesering andtheir Proactive preservation includesconsid beverage break. using theRegistration Form; the includes price ticket ticipants. aheadoftime Othersmay tickets purchase forFriday conferencepar This sessionisincluded deputy executive director, mhpn Ellen Thackery Moderator AICP: CM1.25; AIA: 1.25LU Continuing Education Group, Inc. Sponsored by CommonwealthHeritage 2:15–3:30 PM network, lansing michigan historic preservation historic properties coordinator, Xiaohan BaoSmith sixty north llc, east lansing manager andfoundingmember, Michael W.Peplowski ROOM 235 AND CRITERION D WITH ARCHAEOLOGY PROACTIVE PRESERVATION GOT ARCHAEOLOGY? , you say. Are you sure? But wedon’t friday programming Using

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/ BANQUET ROOM principal, chambers, murphy & 6:30–9 PM 5 Beverage Break burge, a studio of perspectus architecture, akron, ohio Sponsored by Plante Moran, PLLC OFF-SITE Mark Heppner RED CEDAR AB AND THE AUDITORIUM vice president for historic KELLOGG HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER resources, historic ford estates, on the campus of Michigan State University Please note: Silent Auction bidding grosse pointe shores closes in the Banquet Room promptly at 3:45 pm. You may pay for winning bids at 3:45–5 PM that time, stop by during the afternoon, 3:45–5 PM RECITAL ROOM or return between 5–5:30 pm. All items ROOM 235 27th Annual must be claimed and removed. MICHIGAN MAIN A PREDICTIVE Preservation STREET AND PLANNING PROCESS REDEVELOPMENT FOR THE PRESERVATION Awards Reception 3:45–5 PM READY COMMUNITIES: EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE RIVER RAISIN NATIONAL PLANNING FOR PRESERVATION BATTLEFIELD PARK and Ceremony NEVER STOP Sponsored by Melinda Hill Continuing Education IMPROVING: Sponsored by Grand River Builders, Kidorf Continuing Education AICP: CM 1.50; AIA: 1.5 HSW Preservation Consulting, AIA Michigan, Amanda THE VALUE OF Moderator PREVENTIVE ARCHITECTURAL AICP: CM 1.25; AIA: 1.25 LU D. Davis Photography, First Martin Corporation, Moderator Katie Kolokithas Davenport Masonry Restoration & Preservation, CONSERVATION AND emeriti leadership council, mhpn Bradley McCallum EverGreene Architectural Arts, RAM Construction MAINTENANCE board of directors, mhpn The impacts of warfare unfold across Services, McIntosh Poris Associates. Sponsored by Building Arts & Conservation The evening is specially priced for Friday conference participants. Communities across Michigan are centuries and leave traces on landscapes and communities within and far Others may purchase tickets ahead of time using the Registration Continuing Education utilizing the Main Street Approach®, Form. Tickets are not available at the door. See page 23 for the AICP: CM 1.25; AIA: 1.25 LU Redevelopment Ready Communities® beyond the battlefield. Identifying Kellogg Center’s location and paid parking in the connected structure or the adjacent surface lot immediately to the east. Moderator Best Practices, and Michigan Economic the legacy of this newly established Dawn Bilobran Development Corporation Incentives to National Battlefield Park deepens our Don’t just head home at the end of Friday’s board of directors, mhpn drive economic development through understanding of the battlefield landscape sessions! Join us to celebrate those honored historic preservation. Join representatives and the current communities that inhabit for great preservation work this past year. The Stave off decay with daily care! This the former theater of war. session explores preventive architectural from local Main Street communities Reception runs from 6:30–7:30 pm and features conservation as a sustainable heritage and learn how to integrate proactive Gregory De Vries, ASLA hors d’oeuvres and desserts, non-alcoholic practice and guides historic property preservation tools to create a successful preservation landscape architect, beverages, and a cash bar for wine and beer owners in its implementation. “Best and sustainable downtown. quinn evans architects, ann arbor (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American practices” are referenced from the Kelly Timmerman Scott J. Bentley Express are accepted by the Kellogg Center). viewpoints of the building owner design specialist, michigan main superintendent, river raisin The Ceremony begins promptly at 7:30 pm. and historical architect, including the street program, michigan economic national battlefield park, monroe The Raffle Winner is drawn! development corporation, lansing presenters’ experience at the Historic Jill Bahm, AICP Welcome to the 27th Annual Ford Estates. Lindsey Dotson principal planner, giffels webster, Alice L. Sloan, Associate AIA executive director, city of birmingham Preservation Awards Evening historic preservation specialist, charlevoix main street dda, and Presentation of the 2018 Awards chambers, murphy & burge, a studio charlevoix of perspectus architecture, akron, Please note: If you haven’t already, pick Ruth Mills Cathleen Edgerly ohio up your auction items from 5–5:30 pm in immediate past president and chair, director, howell downtown the Banquet Room. All items must be awards committee, mhpn development authority, and chief claimed and removed. operating officer, howell main street, inc., howell

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Conference participants may add either the Saturday 8:30–9 AM Tour or the Saturday Workshop at a reduced fee; others EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM may purchase tickets using the Registration Form. Registration Opens and stays open until 12 pm. Continental breakfast

9 AM–5 PM OFF-SITE

THE 2018 GREAT MICHIGAN ROAD TRIP COUNTY SEATS TO CAPITALS: SHOWCASING SEATS OF GOVERNMENT AND THEIR HOST COMMUNITIES Bus Transportation to Off-Site Tours Sponsored by Eastern Michigan University— Historic Preservation Program Continuing Education AICP: CM 7; AIA: 7.0 HSW Registration includes continental breakfast, breaks with refreshments midway through both the morning and afternoon, and lunch. ABOUT THE TOUR For the description of this year’s Great Michigan Road Trip, see page 8. DIFFICULTY: MODERATE There is less than 2 miles of walking, touring individual sites at a leisurely pace and standing for on-site lectures. The bus accompanies the group for anyone who tires and wishes to remain onboard. CAPACITY: 36 PEOPLE. This tour departs from and returns to the Forest Street side of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center. The tour leaves promptly. Travel in private cars behind the bus is prohibited.

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/ OUR MISSION 5 We advocate for Michigan’s historic places to contribute to our economic vitality, sense of place, and connection to the past.

9 AM–12 PM and historic district commissioners, so EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM we shed some light on how they can be THORNY QUESTIONS evaluated. We also see the new MiSHPO OF HISTORIC survey tool in action, and have plenty of SIGNIFICANCE time for idea-sharing among participants. Join us! AND WHAT DO WE DO WITH WHAT WE LEARN? Ellen Thackery deputy executive director, Sponsored by Kidorf Preservation Consulting michigan historic preservation Continuing Education network, lansing AICP: CM 3; AIA: 3.0 HSW Amanda Reintjes Moderator greater michigan field Amanda Reintjes representative, michigan historic greater michigan field preservation network, lansing representative, mhpn Ruth E. Mills, MA, MS Registration includes continental breakfast and associate, historian/architectural beverages throughout the morning. historian, quinn evans architects, Whether you’re a historic district ann arbor commissioner, a community leader, or a Amy Arnold resident interested in the older places in preservation planner, michigan your community, join us for an interac- state historic preservation office, tive conversation and learn how historic lansing significance is determined, especially for Diane Tuinstra previously neglected resources such as cultural resource management landscapes, outbuildings, and those from specialist, michigan state historic the more recent past. These resources preservation office, lansing can often pose difficulties for historians

 saturday programming ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

eeping the cost of this conference competitive with our peers absolutely would not be possible if our speakers, conference planners, and volunteers did not donate their time, K talents, and energy this past year. We thank the 2018 Speakers and Tour Leaders noted throughout the conference brochure as well as the following:

2018 CONFERENCE PLANNING GROUP: Robin Adair Chelsea Dantuma Katie Large Scott Slagor Dean Anderson Amanda Davis Bryan Lijewski Xiaohan Bao Smith Amy Arnold Betty Feintuch Denise McGeen Aron Sousa Laura Ashlee Nancy Finegood Robbert McKay Ron Springer Denice Blair Jessica Flores Ruth Mills Mary Stachowiak Daniel Bollman David Forsberg Karen Nagher Ron Staley Mallory Bower Amanda Harrell-Seyburn Brad Neumann Chelsea Sturza Marcella Fox Brown David Haywood Elizabeth Palmer-Jarvis Stacy Tchorzynski Cynthia Bruntjens Patrick Hudson Jake Parcell Ellen Thackery April Bryan Emily Jarvi Jennifer Reinhardt Thomas Trombley Ron Campbell Kristine Kidorf Amanda Reintjes Pamela VanderPloeg Brian Conway Katie Kolokithas Elaine Robinson Dave Varney Ashleigh Czapek Janet Kreger Charles Roboski Diane Wing Ken Czapski Barbara Krueger Gary Scheuren Jessica Yann

AND OTHERS INCLUDING: AIA Michigan Michigan Archaeological Society Comerica Bank Michigan Barn Preservation Network Community Economic Development Association Michigan Economic Development Corporation of Michigan Michigan Main Street Conference on Michigan Archaeology Michigan State Capitol Commission DOCOMOMO_US/Michigan Michigan State University, Planning Design and City of East Lansing Construction, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities City of East Lansing, Historic District Commission Michigan State University Extension East Lansing Hannah Community Center Old Town Commercial Association, Lansing Governor’s Sense of Place Council REO Town, Lansing Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center Saarinen (Michigan) Chapter, Society of Architectural City of Lansing Historians City of Mason State Archaeologist

THE MHPN RECOGNIZES ITS PARTNERS: PHOTO CREDITS: State Historic Preservation Office, Michigan State The following provided the photographs for this Housing Development Authority brochure at no cost to the MHPN. We are grateful for National Trust for Historic Preservation having these superb images made available to us from: Archives of Michigan: page 4; Dietrich Floeter Photography: page Preservation Action 32 (top left); Greg Galer: page 5; Ben Kilpela: page 9 (bottom); Ike Lea: page 33 (top); Michigan State University Campus Archaeology Program: page 19; Courtesy of Quinn Evans BROCHURE LAYOUT AND DESIGN: Architects, by James Haefner Photography: page 32 (bottom); Susan Ackermann Graphic Design, LLC Elaine Robinson: page 14 (right); Xiaohan Bao Smith: page 9 susanackermann.com (top), page 15 (right), page 32 (top right), page 33 (bottom left); Todd Walsh, MSHPO: page 24 (bottom). If not otherwise noted, photographs are courtesy of Janet Kreger, MHPN.

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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DETAILS REGISTER HERE BY 6 PM ON MAY 9! One person per form and please print.

Can’t Attend the Conference? Consider making a may not be adjacent to your booth so bring extension gift to support the MHPN’s work! cords. There is no secure on-site storage; neither MHPN LAST NAME FIRST NAME Two Inexpensive Ways to Attend: First, the MHPN nor the venue is liable. You will receive registration has SCHOLARSHIPS for students, professionals, trades- confirmation. Set-up/break-down times and a map people, and others. Registration and overnight costs for unloading/loading are sent closer to the confer- AFFILIATION COUNTY are covered. Submit a letter of interest, description of ence. Showcase hours: Thursday from 12 Noon–6:30 preservation interests, and letter of recommendation to PM; Friday from 9 AM–3:45 PM. For set-up questions STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP [email protected]. Second, VOLUNTEERS only, contact Ken Czapski at (906) 236-3341 or ken@ are needed. Volunteers receive 90% off registration on sanders-czapski.com. For other questions, contact Karen work days; added days are at the Student Rate. Contact Nagher at (313) 333-3832 or [email protected] PHONE SPECIAL NEEDS [email protected]. The deadline for both is If your company is a conference sponsor, a discount on 6 PM on Wednesday, April 11. See: www.mhpn.org. the member price of $160 for a booth applies: support of $5,000+ = FREE Booth; $2,500+ = $40 Booth; Overnight Accommodations: The conference E-MAIL DO NOT INCLUDE ME ON THE PARTICIPANT LIST hotel is the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center at $1,000+ = $80 Booth; $500+ = $120 booth; $250+ = 219 South Harrison Road on the MSU campus, 1.1 $144 booth. Don’t know if you’re a conference sponsor? miles from conference headquarters at the East Lansing Contact MHPN at (517) 371-8080, [email protected]. REGISTERING FOR MULTIPLE DAYS? DO THAT HERE! …OR DOING A LA CARTE TICKETING? Hannah Community Center. Make reservations by Net Profit Policy:Any net profit supportsMHPN This is your Basic Registration. If you qualify for one of our discounts, you’ll find it below DO THAT HERE! at Check Out. If not a member, join at Check-Out and qualify for member fees immediately! calling 800-875-5090 and referring to the Group Code: operations, programs, and/or endowments at the direc- If you registered to the left, do not buy a la carte tickets here! I AM REGISTERING FOR THURSDAY, MAY 17: $155 ______1705MIHIST or Block Name: MI Historic Preservation tion of the Executive Committee. A detailed review of DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY ON INDIVIDUAL TICKETS. Includes continental breakfast, AM & PM beverages, box lunch, sessions, Network; online, click on Reservations, follow cues, finances is available through theMHPN Office. Opening Reception & Vendors’ Showcase. THURSDAY CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: and enter the Group Code: 1705MIHIST at “Click Here Disclaimer: The Michigan Historic Preservation Add “E. Lansing Houses of Worship” Bus/Walking Tour $20 ______Box Lunch (no program)...... $15 ______for Special Rates.” Conference rates are $115–$130 + Add “Campus Archaeology” Twilight Bus/Walking Tour $15 ______Houses of Worship Tour...... $40 ______Network assumes no responsibility for any injury, loss, Introducing MiSHPO...... $20 ______state and local taxes. Rooms include one- or two- I AM REGISTERING FOR FRIDAY, MAY 18: $155 ______Federal Tax Credits 101 ...... $20 ______or other damage to any person or property occurring Includes continental breakfast, AM & PM beverages, box lunch, sessions, keynote. beds; 1-2 guests is standard, with a charge of $10/ Reception (cash bar) & Showcase...... FREE ______in relation to any activity connected to or arising Add “E. Lansing Mid-Century Modern” Bus/Walking Tour $25 ______MSU Archaeology Twilight Tour...... $30 ______night, per additional guest. Rooms available Wednesday out of this Annual Conference or any events or tours Add “E. Lansing and MSU” Bus/Walking Tour $20 ______night, May 16, through Saturday night, May 19. Make Add Awards Reception & Ceremony $25 ______FRIDAY CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: associated therewith. Mid-Century Modern Tour...... $50 ______reservations by 5 PM on Monday, April 16; based on I AM REGISTERING FOR SATURDAY, MAY 19 General: Each person participating in any Incentives for Preservation...... $85 ______room availability, the hotel may offer the discount past Releases: To qualify for Saturday pricing, you must register for at least one more day above. Box Lunch (no program)...... $15 ______the cut-off. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American event, tour, or other activity related to this Annual CHOOSE ONE: Keynote Address ...... FREE ______Conference hereby releases the Michigan Historic “Thorny Questions of Historic Significance” $25 ______E. Lansing & MSU Tour...... $40 ______Express accepted; reservations held with a credit card. Includes continental breakfast, in-seat session, all-morning beverages. Contribution of Easements...... $20 ______Preservation Network and all cooperating organizations Got Archaeology? ...... $20 ______Cancellation without penalty is 48 hours prior to “County Seats to Capitals” Bus/Walking Tour $90 ______and related individuals from any and all suits, demands, Awards Evening...... $35 ______arrival. Check-in 4 PM/check-out 12 Noon. Amenities Includes continental breakfast, bus travel, AM & PM breaks, box lunch. or claims for injury (including death), loss, or other include complimentary on-site parking, Wi-Fi, fitness YOUR SUB-TOTAL FOR BASIC REGISTRATION: = $ ______SATURDAY SELECT ONE: Questions of Historic Significance...... $30 ______center, and more; see www.kelloggcenter.com. If damage arising out of or occurring in connection with REGISTRATION CHECK OUT! County Seats to Capitals Tour...... $ 125 ______exploring other accommodations, visit the area websites any activity associated with said Annual Conference. Does one of the following discounts apply to you? (Limit to1) If so, multiply your PAY THIS TICKET TOTAL: ...... = $ ______provided on page 22. By staying at the conference hotel, Photography: Your registration constitutes implied Basic Registration above by the percentage shown and subtract! consent to be photographed and to have those photos however, you help the MHPN earn complimentary staff MHPN Member registering by close of April 11: SUBTRACT 25% (x .25) – ______…OR ARE YOU A VENDOR? REGISTER HERE! published with appropriate identification. MHPN Member registering after April 11: SUBTRACT 10% (x .10) – ______For up to 2 people on Thursday and Friday, includes continental breakfast, rooms. Student and 60+ registering by close of April 11: SUBTRACT 50% (x .50) – ______lunch, AM & PM beverages, sessions. Opening Reception and Vendors’ East Lansing Questions: The Michigan Historic Preservation Student and 60+ registering after April 11: SUBTRACT 35% (x .35) – ______Showcase on Thursday and Keynote on Friday also included. See “Important “Make it an East Lansing Weekend”: Registration Details” on opposite page for more. and MSU are rich with cultural activities, shops, restau- Network, (517) 371-8080, [email protected]. Presenters subtract their session/tour days; then, for added days, and when registering at any time: SUBTRACT 50% (x .50) – ______Registration Policies: 1) Early Registration must MHPN Member...... PAY $160 ______rants, and historic places. Additionally, the 55th East Donor at $1,000+ and Scholar registering any time: SUBTRACT 100% (x 1.0) – ______Non-Member; 1 yr member inc. . . . . PAY $ 210 ______Lansing Art Festival takes place downtown May 19-20. be faxed or postmarked by midnight on Wednesday, NOT A MEMBER? Donor (see booth discount on pg 38)...... PAY ______Visit www.elartfest.com and stay the weekend! The hotel April 11. 2) Registration starting on April 12 must be Pay 1-Yr Basic @ $45 / Student and 60+ @ $25, to qualify for discounts + ______I need (circle one) 0,1, 2 tables. I need electricity YES __ NO __ Second person’s name, if applicable (no additional form needed): conference rate is good through Sunday check-out! faxed or postmarked by 6 PM on Wednesday, May 9. I WOULD LIKE TO ADD A GIFT TO THE MHPN: + ______3) Registrations after 6 PM on May 9, as well as walk- Guest Attire: Business casual is appropriate for all PAY THIS TOTAL: = $ ______activities, but many dress for Friday’s Awards Evening. ins, are welcome, but food and activities cannot be Wear comfortable shoes for the tours; have rain gear guaranteed. 4) Registration confirmation is e-mailed or If one payment is made for several registrants, complete a separate form for each person and submit together. available. mailed. 5) Refunds are subject to a $20 administrative fee THEN EVERYBODY PAYS HERE! MHPN FED TAX #38-2878515 and made 30–45 days after the conference. Cancellations THREE CHOICES FOR REMITTANCE. Please check one: General Information and Booth Discounts for or changes made after 6 PM, May 9, and no-shows, are n 1. CHECK # ______made payable to “MHPN” n 2. PO # ______n 3. CREDIT CARD: VISA____ MASTERCARD____ DISCOVER____ Our Vendors: For a booth at the Vendors’ Showcase, not reimbursed. 6) Reservations may be transferred, ______Expiration (mm/yy) ______/______and CVV______complete the Registration Form, opposite. Space unchanged, to another participant; notify the MHPN. CARD NUMBER REQUIRED: is assigned when form and payment arrive; register 7) Tours, events, and lunches can have limited space; NAME ON CARD: ______YOUR SIGNATURE: ______early. Vendor spaces are 8' x 8' with up to two 6' tables waiting lists are kept. with cloths and 2 chairs. You provide display elements; MAIL OR FAX THE REGISTRATION FORM WITH CHECK, PURCHASE ORDER, OR CHARGE CARD INFORMATION TO: attaching items to walls is prohibited. Electrical outlets THE MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK, 313 CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN 48906 / FAX: (517) 371-9090

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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AVAILABLE AGAIN THIS YEAR! AICP: CM 47.50; AIA: 36.75 HSW and 10.5 LU; and Master Citizen Planner WANT TO VOLUNTEER OR APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP? See page 38 or visit www.mhpn.org.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS The 39th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference will take place May 16-18, 2019 in Holland, on the campus of Hope College.

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