Annual Report

2016 ANNUAL REPORT

MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK We advocate for Michigan’s historic places to contribute to our economic vitality, sense of place, and connection to the past. MHPN STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

STAFF OFFICERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Nancy Finegood, Ruth Mills, COMMITTEE Dawn Bilobran Tim Hunnicutt Executive Director President Robin Adair Christine Bowman Gregory Jones Amanda Reintjes, Dave Varney, Ken Czapski Nancy Villa Bryk Aaron Jonker Greater Michigan Field Representative Vice President Emily Jarvi Ron Campbell Richard Karp Ellen Thackery, Katie Kolokithas, Southeast Michigan Field Representative Secretary Michael Kirk Randy Case Karen Nagher Jennifer Reinhardt, Denise McGeen, Tom Roberts Robert Dwortz Gary Rentrop Detroit Preservation Specialist Treasurer Gregory Saxton Cheryl Early James Schmiechen Katie Large, Richard Hosey Assistant to the Director Xiaohan Bao, Historic Properties Coordinator Gary Scheuren, Programs Director

COMMITTEES Awards Conference Jennifer Miller Education Historic Michigan Young Ruth Mills, Chair Committee Melissa Milton-Pung Committee: Resource Preservation Randy Case Ruth Mills, Manager Karen Nagher Nancy Villa Bryk, Council (MY Preservation) Aaron Jonker Robin Adair Brad Neumann Chair Karen Nagher, Co- Lindsey Dotson, Steve Jones Dean Anderson Mollie Olinyk Lloyd Baldwin Chair Co-Chair Pam O’Connor Amy Arnold BJ Pearson David Benac Dave Varney, Co-Chair Joe Frost, Co-Chair Gary Scheuren Laura Ashlee Savannah Raus-Wuth Julia Bouwkamp Cheryl Early, Directory Jennifer Reinhardt Julie Avery Ron Campbell Campaign Manager Public Policy Amanda Reintjes Board Angela Bailey Nancy Finegood Ken Czapski Committee: Development Xiaohan Bao Elaine Robinson Brad Jarvis Suzanne Bayer Committee Barb Barber Jennifer Ross Brenna Moloney Kira Macyda Karen Nagher, Chair Bethany Berdes Jennifer Ruud Amanda Reintjes Dan Schneider Melissa Milton-Pung, Dave Varney, Chair Rebecca Binno Savage Co-Chair Nancy Bryk Dawn Bilobran Steve Stier Ellen Thackery Amy Elliot Bragg Genell Scheurell Stacy Tchorzynski Steve Stier Jessica AcMoody Ron Campbell Gary Scheuren Dawn Bilobran Cheryl Early Kemba Braynon Robin Adair Don Brooks Sara Schultz FUND Timothy Boscarino Nancy Finegood Ryan Schumaker Ron Campbell Mike Kirk Nancy Vila Bryk Development Membership Ron Campbell Scott Slagor Committee: Committee: Randy Case Ruth Mills Kari Smith Nancy Finegood Melissa Milton-Pung Brian Conway Emily Jarvi, Co-Chair Denise McGeen, Chair Ken Czapski Ron Staley Richard Hosey Stacy Tchorzynski Janet Kreger, Co-Chair Megan Zidar Richard Karp Communications Amanda Davis Ellen Thackery Devan Anderson Preservation Incentives Mike Kirk Committee Evelyn Dougherty Xiaohan Bao Committee: Mac Farr Stefanie Turner Lis Knibbe Elaine Robinson, Chair Pamela Vander Ploeg Barb Barber Michael Kirk, Co- Katie Kolokithas Nancy Finegood Bethany Berdes Chair Christine Bowman Jessica Flores Todd Walsh Janet Kreger Katie Lanski Katherine White Dawn Bilobran Gary Rentrop, Co- Scott Lowell David Goldstein Amanda Davis Chair Ruth Mills Deborah Goldstein Brian Yopp Leslie Lynch-Wilson Savannah Raus-Wuth Jessica Yann Lindsey Dotson Xiaohan Bao LaToya Morgan James L. Hamilton Nancy Finegood Ken Beall Jennifer Reinhardt Kristine Kidorf Denise McGeen Scott Slagor Easements Denise McGeen Jason Blain Melissa McKinley Mike Kirk Joel Riley Nancy Finegood Stefanie Turner Katie Kolokithas Committee: Ruth Mills Elaine Robinson Steve Fox Pam O’Connor Janet Kreger Steve Fox, Chair Kristin Rose Richard Hosey Jennifer Rigterink Barbara Krueger Xiaohan Bao Stacy Tchorzynski Greg Jones Ellen Thackery Katie Large Ken Beall Thomas Trombley Juanita Jones Sarah Triplett Shawn Lecker- Gary Cooper Katherine White Gary Scheuren Dave Varney Pomaville Nancy Finegood Michael Stafanko Chip Windisch Brian Lijewski Joe Frost Jan Lossing Kathy Holtz 2 Michigan Historic Preservation Network Elaine Robinson #michiganplacesmatter

CONTENTS PG 2 MHPN Staff, Board of Directors, Committee Members PG 4 Letter from the President and Executive Director PG 5 Treasurer’s Report PG 5 Membership and Operations PG 6 Educate PG 8 Advocate PG 9 Protect PG 10 Promote PG 11 Awards PG 12 Fundraising PG 13 Our 2016 Supporters Photo Credits: Larry Barber: 6 ( Top) Tim Bowman: Front Cover (Center Right), 5 (Top Left and Center) Commonwealth Heritage Group: 11 (Bottom) Amanda Davis: Front Cover (Top Center and Right, Bottom Right), 7 (Top Left, Bottom), 10 (Top), 11 (Top Center), 12, Back Cover Elizabeth Palmer Jarvis: 9 (Bottom), 10 (Bottom) Susan Nichols: 11 (Top Right) Jennifer Reinhardt: 6 (Bottom), 7 (Top Right) Amanda Reintjes: 9 ( Top) Erica Rucker: 11 (Top Left) Office Of Sen. Margaret O’brien: 8 ( Top) Scott Slagor: Front Cover (Top Left, Center Left and Center, Bottom Left and Center), 3 Norm Tyler: 8 (Bottom)

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Michigan Historic Preservation Network 1 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

n 1888, Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) lens to the work of Michigan’s preservationists. too). Eighty people gathered for the October Iwrote “that which does not kill me makes me Conference sessions looked at the Resolve event, which recognized the variety of ethnic stronger.” This sentiment certainly pertained to needed by preservationists to restore historic groups that make Hamtramck home, including the Michigan Historic Preservation Network’s resources and revitalize our communities, and those of Polish descent and newcomers from (MHPN) experience in 2016 when faced then tried to Revolve how we look at issues Ukraine, Yemen, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. with one of the largest challenges to historic and bring creative solutions, and finally Evolve Guests enjoyed foods from neighborhood preservation in the state to date. Spoiler alert through the nurturing of new preservationists, restaurants, tours, and live and silent auctions. – we were able to protect our local historic allies, entrepreneurs, new residents, and ways Anne Cusack, Associate Director of Urban district legislation. to engage long-time preservationists. The Initiatives for Governor Snyder, presented The story begins in January 2016, when House successful conference brought approximately a Governor’s Proclamation in tribute to the Bill (HB) 5232 and a companion, Senate Bill 370 people to Wayne State University 50th Anniversary of the National Historic (SB) 720, were introduced in the Michigan campus, where we headquartered in the iconic Preservation Act. A presentation was also given legislature. The house bill was introduced first, McGregor Memorial Conference Center honoring the 35th Anniversary of the MHPN. with the senate bill held until progress could be designed by Minoru Yamasaki. Before we close this reflection on 2016, made in the companion piece. Simply put, the MHPN was pleased to continue our education we must recognize all who have made it bills attacked Public Act (PA) 169 of 1970, as efforts through a variety of workshops in possible. Our dedicated volunteers, committee amended, which enables local communities to different communities across the state. These members, Board of Directors, and amazing establish local historic districts. If passed, the include practical preservation workshops, staff are only part of the story. Without our proposed bills would result in the dismantling where topics such as plaster work were taught. allies, our members, and the donors who keep of how Michigan’s historic districts are There were also wood window workshops, the lights on, we would not be able to continue established, how they would be reviewed, and historic district commissioner trainings, and the effort to Revolve preservation thinking and even how often the legislation would have to be a MiNeighborhood Weatherization/Energy Evolve our approach. In 2016, the MHPN revisited and reaffirmed by Michigan’s residents. Efficiency Workshop. staff members were led by Executive Director Nancy Finegood. Staff members included Over the next few months, MHPN staff, board The star of the hands-on efforts by MHPN in two Field Representatives -- Ellen Thackery, members, lobbyist and volunteers went into 2016 was certainly the Demonstration Project who covers the 11 counties of Southeast overdrive, preparing press releases, meeting in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood in Michigan, and Amanda Reintjes, who works with elected officials, testifying in front of Detroit. With the assistance of the 1772 with the remaining 72 counties of Greater the House Local Government Committee, Foundation, MHPN purchased a house from Michigan. Jennifer Reinhardt serves as the and spreading the word across the state. the Detroit Land Bank Authority on Lakewood Detroit Preservation Specialist and Xiaohan Support came from private citizens, national in June 2016. Over the next six months MHPN Bao continued as the Historic Properties organizations, and the Michigan communities coordinated the building’s restoration. During Coordinator overseeing both the intervention that benefited from the current historic that time, the house formed the focal point fund and preservation easement programs. The district enabling legislation. Over twenty for events such as Block Build, where over 90 Preservation Fund programs, including the tax different resolutions or letters of support volunteers worked on clean-up, landscaping, credit partnership and MHPN Preservation were prepared by communities with existing painting, windows, stucco and masonry repair Fund, are coordinated by Program Director local historic districts, covering the state from for five different residents’ homes and a public Gary Scheuren. Finally, as Assistant to the Ypsilanti to Cadillac. Additionally, there were alley on the same block. At the end of 2016, the Executive Director, Katie Large is able to keep over sixty newspaper articles and radio stories restoration of the house was completed, and a the staff and office organized and running that supported MHPN’s effort. Bloggers celebratory open house was held to show off the smoothly. found their preservation voice and more than finished building. The house was immediately once supporters of historic preservation were listed for sale, and MHPN received a full-price Although 2016 set out to test the MHPN, we called upon to attend legislative hearings. The offer right away! ended the year stronger than ever! response was amazing, as we filled the hearing Before the Lakewood house was sold, MHPN room to overflowing. Then on April 28, 2016, worked with the National Trust for Historic three months after it started, Representative Preservation (NTHP), Preservation Detroit, Chatfield, chair of the Local Government East Jefferson, Inc., and the City of Detroit Committee, quietly announced that his to have Jefferson-Chalmers recognized as committee would no longer pursue moving the the first National Treasure in Michigan. bill out of committee! Executive Director, Nancy Finegood and board Just about four months after the year started, representative, Michael Kirk, were present Ruth E. Mills MHPN was finally able to turn our attention when NTHP Vice President David Brown Board President to “business as usual.” made the announcement, which was the first Even with MHPN heavily focused on time an urban neighborhood was recognized activities within the state legislature, the annual with the title of “Treasure.” statewide preservation conference was well One of the MHPN’s favorite events is the Fall into the planning process. Held in Detroit Benefit. In 2016, the benefit was held at Bank Nancy M. Finegood May 11-14, 2016, the conference theme was Suey, Hamtramck (which had also been the site Executive Director Resolve, Revolve, Evolve and brought a fresh of some of the MHPN hands-on workshops 4 Michigan Historic Preservation Network TREASURER’S REPORT

Prepared by Denise McGeen, MHPN Treasurer

hanks to the tireless efforts and support of MHPN’s staff, board, for preservation trades workshops, Quicken Loans and Bedrock Real Tvolunteers, and members, the Network had a successful 2016. Our Estate for our Detroit staff, the Knight Foundation for our Brick + Beam membership remained steady, our programming expanded, and our Detroit collaboration, and the National Trust Community Investment fundraisers were as fruitful as ever. Corporation and 1772 Foundation for our Jefferson-Chalmers project in Together, the 2016 annual fundraising activities, which include the Detroit. conference and fall benefit netted nearly $60,000. The conference, Due in large part to a legislative battle that MHPN staff and volunteers held in Detroit this year, exceeded our fundraising target. We hit our fought and won in the State Legislature, our membership and donation fundraising goal on the nose at the fall benefit, which was held at Bank revenue was up for the year. Individual donations and membership across Suey, a small commercial development in Hamtramck. all categories constituted 6% of total revenue each. Revenue earned through grants made up approximately 38% of total We are grateful to our ever-expanding network for their commitment to revenue for the year. This includes grants from Michigan State Housing MHPN’s mission and work and look forward to 2017. Development Authority and the State Historic Preservation Office MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS

HPN is proud to note that there were 554 paid memberships in 2016. This number Mincluded 120 Individual members, 54 Senior members, and 2 Students members. There were also 34 organizational members, 28 Historic District Commissions including 206 individual members. There are also 110 Historic Resource Council members.

Volunteers MHPN Marketplace DIRECTORY Again in 2016, MHPN has tracked the MHPN Marketplace introduced two new The MHPN’s Historic Resource Council number of hours that volunteers report exciting products in 2016. The first, to help published its 18th Annual Member Directory working on MHPN projects and events. This us celebrate all the local historic districts in in 2016. Long considered a go-to source for number can be used in many grant applications Michigan, Elizabeth Palmer designed a word preservation professionals, the 2016 edition to show the full potential of the organization to cloud t-shirt! Then, last fall, to celebrate the included 108 member listings from across carry out projects. In 2016, there were a total MHPNs 35th anniversary, a Pewabic Pottery the state representing 35 different categories of 3,721.25 hours reported, which translates to tile was made for MHPN. Both the t-shirt and – interested readers can find everything from a value of $88,304.13. tile are available in our new online marketplace financing to architects and flooring to windows – and of course at all our events! in the 70-page Directory. In addition to the production of the hard-copy version of the Directory, the committee makes an electronic version available on the MHPN website. Michigan Historic Preservation Network 5 EDUCATE

Resolve, Practical Michigan Revolve, Preservation Archaeology Day Evolve Workshops Once again, MHPN participated in the Michigan Archaeology Day programming Over 370 participants gathered at McGregor MHPN successfully held Practical Preservation at the Michigan Historical Center. MHPN Conference Center, Wayne State University, Workshops in Detroit, Hamtramck (Wayne), volunteers interacted with the almost 1,200 Detroit, for the four days of the conference, Flint (Genesee), Coldwater (Branch), and participants in the events! Included in the “Resolve, Revolve, Evolve.” The conference Hartford (Van Buren). MHPN Staff provided materials distributed were the kids’ preservation brought together people from across the state, Historic District Commissioner Trainings project materials (available under Preservation where sessions such as “Resolve, Revolve, for: Belding (Ionia), Highland Park (Wayne), Kids at www.mhpn.org) including several Evolve: All Conference Panel Discussion,” Oakland County Main Street (Oakland), color and construct models and word search where the challenging landscape of preservation Saugatuck/Holland (Allegan), and Flint. The puzzles. This opportunity enabled us to speak and planning in Detroit was the featured MHPN also facilitated a MiNeighborhood with youngsters and adults alike, sharing the topic, “A Battle of Designs: Albert Kahn and Weatherization/Energy Efficiency Workshop programs and publications of MHPN with an the Design of His 1924 Literary Building at in Muskegon (Muskegon), and a Historic audience that may not otherwise be aware of the University of Michigan,” and “Addressing Preservation Community Education Session our work. a Relentless Assault: Basing Your Masonry in Boyne City (Charlevoix) Building Restoration and Maintenance on Smart Water and Weather Management Strategies” informed attendees. The conference tours included tours of automotive plants, churches, and mid-century modern buildings. AIA, AICP, and Master Citizen Planner (MCP) continuing education credits were offered for many sessions. MHPN recognizes that continuing education strengthens the value of the services professional conference attendees offer to their clients.

6 Michigan Historic Preservation Network Michigan Historic Preservation Network 6 Every Kid in a Park Local Historic Districts and Property Values MHPN participated in the National Park in Michigan Neighborhoods Service’s “Every Kid in a Park” event in June 2016 and October 2016. Almost 4,000 MHPN’s latest publication, Local Historic Rapids, and Kalamazoo between the early fourth-graders from Detroit Public Schools Districts and Property Values in Michigan 2000s and 2015-16. Findings of the statistical visited historic Fort Wayne (many for the Neighborhoods, was completed in 2016. analysis confirmed what studies across the first time!) and really enjoyed the “Mystery The report explored assessor data from four country have indicated for years: local historic Objects from Detroit’s History” activity that communities to deterimine if, over time, local district designation enhances property values. MHPN facilitated along with our partners the historic district status impacts housing values. Thanks to the Michigan State Housing Detroit Historical Society and MotorCities Properties in both local historic districts and Development Authority and the Michigan National Heritage Area. Students learned how comparable but undesignated neighborhoods State Historic Preservation Office. to identify artifacts such as building cornices, were studied in Ann Arbor, Bay City, Grand spear points, candle molds, and a WWII military truck headlamp and were able to take souvenir “playing cards” of their favorite artifact back home with them,

MSHDA Building Michigan Communities Conference For the fifth consecutive year, MHPN fa- cilitated three sessions at the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Building Michigan Communities Conference 2016. The sessions developed and facilitated by MHPN were “Rebuilding North- ern Michigan’s Historic Walloon Village,” “Capturing Place One Street at a Time,” “Historic Preservation and the Arts Work Together: The Repurposing of Dearborn’s 1922 City Hall and Ludington’s 1889 Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows Hall.”

Michigan Historic Preservation Network 7 ADVOCATE

Advocacy Day AWARDS On March 23, 2016, MHPN hosted our own In April, MHPN Executive Director Nancy of becoming better or worse. It has great assets Advocacy Day in Lansing. The program taught Finegood was the recipient of the Michigan and a strongly engaged community.” participants how to work with state legislators Economic Development Advocate of the Year for positive preservation policy. The training award, presented by the Community Economic opportunities included updates and briefings, Development Association of Michigan MHPN Field Reps meetings with State Representatives and (CEDAM). MHPN Field Reps provided information Senators, and presentations. Two presenters In September 2016, the National Trust for and advocacy support for historic places and were Steve Arwood, Director of Michigan Historic Preservation (NTHP) announced buildings across Michigan. Locations assisted Economic Development Corporation, and that the Detroit neighborhood Jefferson- were in counties from Berrien to Baraga and Hank Berry, Zoning Administrator for the Chalmers was the first National Treasure Wayne to Delta. City of Huntington Woods recognized in Michigan. The neighborhood MHPN Staff arranged two different Advocacy extends along East Jefferson Avenue from Tours for state and local officials. These tours, Alter Road to Conner Avenue and includes one in Grand Rapids and one in Detroit, both residential and commercial properties. provided elected officials a chance to learn The MHPN staff worked with the NTHP to about the role historic preservation played in prepare for the announcement, and participated protecting historic resources and bringing key in the presentation. During the announcement, buildings back to a productive life. the NTHP cited the area’s “good bones, a strong local partner, and is on the tipping point 8 Michigan Historic Preservation Network PROTECT

uring 2016, MHPN staff, board, volunteers, and preservation friends from Dacross the state (and even across state lines), worked diligently to block a bill proposed in the state house of representatives (HB 5232) and its twin in the state senate (SB 720). The bills would have gutted the state enabling legislation providing for the establishment and enforcement of local historic districts (P.A. 169 of 1970, as amended). Introduced in January, the house bill was altered several times, the subject of several hearings in front of the House of Representatives Local Government Committee, and was ultimately blocked in the committee. In support of MHPN’s efforts to block HB 5232 and SB 720, we received resolutions and letters of support from nineteen different communities and organizations. In some cases, multiple entities within a community provided resolutions supporting the effort! Additionally, the issue appeared as articles, blogs, and editorials in newsletters and newspapers in Michigan and Ohio, andnd the story was broadcast during several radio casts on NPR. MHPN has continued its role in protecting Michigan’s properties through easements during 2016. Three additional properties were protected by easements held by MHPN, bringing our total number to twenty-four. This includes two in Marshall (Calhoun), three in Traverse City (Grand Traverse), ten in Grand Rapids (Kent), one each in Bloomfield Hills, Lyon Township, Pontiac, Royal Oak (Oakland), three in Ann Arbor (Washtenaw), and two in Detroit (Wayne). Each easement is a legal instrument between the property owner and the MHPN which establishes perpetual protection by preventing inappropriate changes to the historic fabric. As the easement holder, MHPN carries out no less than one annual monitoring of each property to document current conditions and determines if the property is being maintained in compliance with the easement agreement. Michigan Historic Preservation Network 9 PROMOTE

Fall Benefit On Saturday, October 1, 2016, 80 guests giving thanks, shopping small, keeping it local, membership grew by 298 during the year. gathered in Hamtramck at the historic c.1920 and that all-important year end gift. The MHPN Twitter followers increased just Merchant & Mechanics Bank – “Bank Suey” under 100 members to reach a total 554. The – for the MHPN’s 22nd Annual Fall Benefit. much less active LinkedIn group increased by Last in use as a Chinese restaurant, the bank MY Preservation approximately 25 people. was purchased by the Shelton Family that During the summer of 2016, MY Preservation There was a total of thirty-two email blasts rechristened it “Bank Suey” and began its (or Michigan Young Preservation) formally sent by MHPN during 2016. The messages transformation into a community gathering became associated with MHPN. This new included news stories, advocacy alerts, event and event space. Guests enjoyed foods from group seeks to “enhance the capacity of youth, announcements, and calls for financial support. neighborhood restaurants, tours, and live young professionals, and the young at heart to An average of over 3,000 unique email and silent auctions. Anne Cusack, Associate preserve Michigan’s places. Through “meet-ups” addresses were reached for each mailing. Director of Urban Initiatives for Governor at fun locations they are bringing preservation Snyder, presented a Governor’s Proclamation in to the next generation. tribute to the 50th Anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, a presentation also honoring the 35th Anniversary of the MHPN. COMMUNICATION In 2016, MHPN continued our feature in the campaigns tri-annual Network News newsletter of listing Michigan places that have been listed on the Two major campaigns were carried out during National Register of Historic Places since the 2016 to remind our members and friends of last publication. We also opened our online the importance of their financial support. At calendar to interested groups or organizations mid-year, the campaign MHPN focused on as a great place to list their preservation-related the “value added” aspect of visiting historic or -friendly events. properties during summer get-aways, and MHPN has a strong social media presence reminded readers that helping MHPN also on Facebook andTwitter. The total number helps protect all these places we love to visit. of “likes” on MHPN’s Facebook Page At the year end, we again turned to the four- increased from 1,447 in January to 2,352 by part reminder of year-end gifts, as options of the years end. Similarly, the Facebook Group 10 Michigan Historic Preservation Network AWARDS

he Awards Committee helps to raise awareness of historic preservation efforts and success stories across the state and provide good models Tand 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.) are shared with the Membership and Historic Resource Council committees as part of an effort to recruit new members. MHPN’s 25th Annual Historic Preservation Awards were presented during the MHPN conference on Friday, May 13, 2017 at the Garden Theater, Detroit. Fourteen award winners from across Michigan were selected in six categories, including: Building, Citizen, Government/Institution, Preservation Gem, Special Jury Award, Tax Credit, and the Network’s highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award. Winners included: Building Award Government/Institution Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Gateway Senior Housing (Fremont High The City of Monroe and the Monroe County William S. Colburn, Dearborn. Bill was School), Fremont, for the transformation of the Historical Society for The River Raisin Heritage recognized for his early leadership of city’s former high school into affordable senior Corridor-East Master Plan. Preservation Wayne (now Preservation citizen housing. Detroit) and his ongoing work in preserving Christopher Troy and the St. Clair County and interpreting Detroit’s history. Michigan State Capitol Exterior Restoration, Regional Educational Service Agency, for the Lansing, for the restoration of the capitol’s Moment in History documentary and short Henrietta and Peter Heydon, Ann Arbor. Peter original exterior detail, particularly the video series. and the late Rita Heydon were honored for magnificent dome. their shared lifelong dedication to preserving The Michigan Department of Transportation, Ann Arbor’s and Michigan’s heritage through Environmental Section, Michigan State Historic Citizen Awards restoring historic buildings and landscapes, Preservation Office, Grand Traverse Band of donating protective easements on properties, Susan Jay Nichols, Lake Leelanau, for her Ottawa & Chippewa Indians, Little River Band and philanthropic giving. dedication to preserving Fountain Point of Ottawa Indians, Little Traverse Bay Bands Resort, one of Michigan’s oldest vintage of Odawa Indians, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Elisabeth E. Knibbe, Detroit. Lis’ award was lakeside resorts. Band of Pottawatomi Indians, Nottawaseppi given in tribute to her pioneering use of historic Amy Elliott Bragg, Ferndale, in recognition of Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Saginaw preservation in the revitalization of Michigan’s her indomitable efforts to support and facilitate Chippewa Indian Tribe, and Commonwealth communities through sensitive design, creative historic preservation in Detroit. Heritage Group, for the M-231/US-31 rehabilitation, and dedicated community Holland to Grand Haven Archaeological Data service. Recoveries. Preservation Gem Award James A. Turner, Detroit. Jim, an MHPN Castle Building Lobby Lighting Restoration, Tax Credit Award Emeriti Leader, was honored for his outstanding Saginaw, for the meticulous restoration of the leadership in historic preservation in Detroit, museum’s original lobby lighting scheme. Palmer Park Square, Detroit, for the the State of Michigan, and nationwide, through revitalization of six magnificent apartment his devotion to craftsmanship, education, and Special Jury Award buildings in Detroit by utilizing historic tax advocacy. credits. This was the first presentation of the Special Jury Award, given by the awards jury to a noteworthy project that may not fit into the regular award categories. The Warner Homestead in Brighton, now in its sixth generation of family ownership, was honored for its ongoing rehabilitation work and archaeological investigation.

Michigan Historic Preservation Network 11 FUNDRAISING

The total value of financial support during 2016 was $478,900 comprising:

Grants $229,692

Cash and Cash Equivalents $201,726

In-Kind Goods and Services Provided to the MHPN $21,125

Goods and Services Purchased for the MHPN $14,081

Goods and Auction Items Given Free to the MHPN for Sale and Bidding $12,276

Financial support came from 235 individuals, businesses, foundations, organizations, educational institutions, governmental bodies, and grant- making entities. Many gave more than once during the calendar year resulting in 374 transactions being individually acknowledged and receipted.

Among the MHPN’s many activities, these 5 attracted the most support during 2016: Programs: $226,121 Conferences: $87,228 Easements: $87,099 Unrestricted: $38,528 Fall Benefit: $23,536

The 19 members of the Heritage Society were an important part of the MHPN’s support base because each member pledges to make gifts totaling at least $1,000 in each of three consecutive years. To have these commitments made for consecutive years allows us to approach new projects and organizational development with greater confidence. In turn, that allows us to better serve our membership and the historic resources of Michigan. During 2016, the 19 Heritage Society members, when compared to our total of 235 donors, provided support totaling $58,085 of the year’s $249,208 total non-grant contributions – meaning, 8% of the donor base gave 23% of the non- grant support. OUR 2016 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 2016 supporters making contributions post-marked, hand-delivered to the staff or the MHPN office, or time-stamped by fax, e-mail, or on-line payment between January 1 and December 31, 2016. Every effort has been made to ensure that all donor listings are accurate. If there are any omissions or errors, we sincerely apologize and will note a correction in next year’s annual report. $10,000 or More: Jeanne Graham Nixon Peabody LLP Cornerstone Architects, Inc. Bloomfield Hills, MI David F. Schon Tom Nemitz The 1772 Foundation Washington D C Grand Rapids, MI Mary Anthony Historic Ford Estates Newport RI Kathleen Mullins Heritage Society - Crystal Level Ken & Susan Czapski Grosse Pointe Shores, MI Pamela Hall O’Connor & Marquette, MI 53 Commerce Building, LLC Terry A. O’Connor Heritage Society - Copper Level Mark Sellers Deborah & Addison Igleheart Kalamazoo, MI Grand Rapids, MI Bloomfield Hills, MI Kathy J. & Heritage Society - Copper Level Donald N. Duquette Janet Kreger $2,500 - $4,999: Preservation Detroit Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI Anonymous Amy Elliott Bragg Heritage Society - Copper Level Heritage Society - Crystal Level Detroit, MI - Founding Member Broderick Tower Cheryl Early Broderick Tower Quinn Evans Architects Plymouth, MI Michigan State Housing Development Team Steven C. Jones & Ruth Mills Development Authority - Eastern Michigan University - Detroit, MI Ann Arbor, MI State Historic Preservation Historic Preservation Program Office Amanda D. Davis Photography Heritage Society - Copper Level - Ted Ligibel Earl Poleski Amanda Davis Founding Member Ypsilanti, MI Lansing, MI Mt. Clemens, MI The Roxbury Group The Grand Hotel David DiRita National Trust Community Heritage Society - Bronze Level Kenneth L. Hayward Detroit, MI Investment Corporation The Garden Theater Okemos, MI John Leith-Tetrault George Stewart $1,000 - $2,499: Grunwell-Cashero Company Washington DC Detroit, MI Jelane Raycraft & Scott Cashero AIA Michigan Detroit, MI Quicken Loans and Rock InSite Capital Cathy Mosley Ventures Family of Companies Rich Lievense & Sadie Erickson Detroit, MI Heritage Society - Copper Level - David Carroll, Jim Ketai, Holland, MI Founding Member Capitol Park Partnership LLC, & Chris Uhl Integrity Building Group, LLC Kidorf Preservation Consulting Detroit and Lansing Detroit, MI Brian Mooney Kristine Kidorf Richard Karp Detroit, MI Real North, LLC Detroit, MI Lansing, MI Jon A. Carlson Heritage Society - Copper Level Heritage Society - Bronze Level Lord Aeck Sargent Ann Arbor, MI Rob Yallop The Lofts of Merchants Row Clannad Foundation Ann Arbor, MI State Historic Preservation Angela Mader Jeanne Graham & Office - Michigan State Housing Livonia, MI Annie West Graham Marvin Windows & Doors Development Authority Keith & Sandra Mengel Wilmington, NC Kari Kittleson Brian Conway Marshall, MI Eagan, MN Lansing, MI Cooper Design Inc. Model D Gary L. Cooper John T. Meyer, FAIA, Architect $5,000 - $9,999: Denise McGeen Ann Arbor, MI John T. Meyer Bay City, MI BlackBerry Window Detroit, MI and Door Systems Michael Shields Kalamazoo, MI Heritage Society ANNUAL Giving Levels Heritage Society - Copper Level Emerald: $33,334 & up Silver: $10,000–14,999 The Christman Company Ron Staley Platinum: $25,000–33,333 Crystal: $5,000–9,999 Lansing, MI Heritage Society - Copper Level - Diamond: $20,000–24,999 Bronze: $2,500–4,999 Founding Member : $15,000–19,999 : $1,000–2,499 Farbman Group Gold Copper Andrew Gutman The giving level is achieved if the donation amount is paid within range for 3 consecutive years. Southfield, MI Michigan Historic Preservation Network 13 2016 SUPPORTERS continued...

National Funding Incorporated Steven R. Fox with Camp Tosebo Meredith Long Richard F. Brinker Bishop & Heintz, P.C. Martha Wickett-Schrock Oak Park, MI Annapolis, MD Steven R. Fox Fennville, MI Martha MacFarlane-Faes Traverse City, MI Ronald R. Campbell Lansing, MI Oakland County Heritage Society - Bronze Level Economic Development Flint, MI The Mannik & Smith Group, & Community Affairs French Lick Resort Cartier Mansion Inc. Bret Rasegan & Ronald Kim Kerby Sue Ann Schnitker Maura Johnson Campbell French Lick, IN Ludington, MI Maumee, OH Waterford, MI Melinda Hill Century Builders MI McIntosh Poris Associates O’Brien Construction Company Rochester Hills, MI David Varney Michael Poris Timothy O’Brien JRJ Consulting South Haven, MI Birmingham, MI Troy, MI Juanita Jones Conference on Michigan Ruth E. Mills Louisa & Albert R. Pieper Detroit, MI Archaeology Ypsilanti, MI Ann Arbor, MI J. Michael Kirk Donald J. Weir D and S North LLC - Heritage Society - Copper Level - Dearborn, MI Jackson, MI Mission Point Resort Founding Member Barbara E. Krueger Docomomo_US/Michigan Bradley McCallum Plante & Moran, PLLC Hartland, MI Katherine White Mackinac Island, MI Gordon Goldie Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Berkley, MI Paper City Development LLC Auburn Hills, MI Davis & Gotting, P.C. The English Inn Partners Heritage Society - Copper Level Michael G. Stefanko Gary & Erik Nelson Seattle, WA PULLMAN Lansing, MI Eaton Rapids, MI Porter One Design, LLC Tyson Herman www.OldDetroitPhotos.com Esperance, LLC Will Porter Trenton, MI Jan Kaulins Suzanne & Pram Acharya Farmington Hills, MI Gary R. Rentrop, P.C. Manitou Beach, MI Charlevoix, MI Rueter Associates Architects Gary Rentrop Old National Bank - EverGreene Architectural Arts Marc Rueter Bloomfield Hills, MI Tax Credit Division David Roccosalva Ann Arbor, MI Elaine H. Robinson Chip Windisch New York City, NY Saarinen (Michigan) Chapter, Jackson, MI Grand Rapids, MI Gibbs Planning Group Society of Architectural Heritage Society - Copper Level Thomas Roberts Architect, LLC Robert J. Gibbs Historians Gary A. Scheuren Tom Roberts Birmingham, MI Janet Kreger East Lansing, MI Wyandotte, MI Gordon Goldie Ann Arbor, MI Ron & Linda Staley J. Parkhill Smith Sterling Heights, MI Sanders & Czapski Associates Brighton, MI Flint, MI Deborah M. Goldstein Ken Czapski Strategic Energy Solutions, Inc. Helen L.P. Straus West Bloomfield, MI Marquette, MI Julie Fotchuk Chicago, IL Grand River Builders Inc. Shelborne Development Berkley, MI David S. Tillman Brian Black Kathy Makino Turner Restoration LLC Dearborn, MI Grand Rapids, MI Detroit, MI James & Stephanie Turner Wolverine Building Group H2A Architects Rebecca Smith-Hoffman & Detroit, MI Aaron Jonker Jackie Hoist Jack Hoffman Heritage Society - Bronze Level Grand Rapids, MI Davison, MI Grand Rapids, MI Norman & Ilene Tyler Stafford’s Hospitality $250 - $499: Hamilton Anderson Associates Ann Arbor, MI Rainy Hamilton David P. Marvin & Absolute Gallery Detroit, MI Angela Whitener $500 - $999: Kathy Holcomb Petoskey, MI HopkinsBurns Design Studio Lansing, MI Sally & Ian Bund PLLC WTA Architects Ann Arbor, MI Adair Restoration LLC Gene Hopkins & Tamara Burns Kenneth C. Lemiesz Saginaw, MI The Crofoot Ballroom Robin Adair Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI Blair McGowan Hosey Development LLC Frank & Judy Wilhelme Pontiac, MI Anonymous Richard Hosey Ann Arbor, MI First Congregational Church Anonymous Detroit, MI Chip Windisch of Detroit Hudsonville, MI Architecture + Design Kincaid Henry Building Group, Pastor & Church Leadership Randy L. Case Inc. JM Wingard, LLC Detroit, MI Battle Creek, MI Ryan Henry & Ryan Kincaid Jennifer Wingard Fitzpatrick Structural Lansing, MI Coldwater, MI Building Hugger Engineering, P.C. Amy Swift Rod Kreger & Betsy LaVier Wiss, Janney, Elstner Thomas R. Fitzpatrick Detroit, MI Satellite Beach, FL Associates, Inc. Ann Arbor, MI Cheryl Early Bingham Farms, MI

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Ann K. Dilcher Jackson Symphony Orchestra Melissa Milton-Pung Terri Sibo-Koenig Up to $249: Ann Arbor, MI Mary Spring Ypsilanti, MI Saline, MI Jenifer Hildebrant Acosta Jackson, MI Midland, MI Douglas J Salon & Thomas J. Mitchell Slows Bar BQ Spa Okemos Emily Jarvi Sterling Heights, MI Ron Cooley American Spoon Foods Ember Osborn Lansing, MI Detroit, MI Justin Rashid & Larry Forgione East Lansing, MI Monroe Achers Farm Petoskey, MI Tom & Jane Johnson County B&B Dean & Carol Smith Downtown Petoskey Williamston, MI Beverly Monroe Ann Arbor, MI James R. Anderson Becky Goodman Manton, MI Menominee, MI Petoskey, MI Rosalyn A. Johnson Scott St. Clair Detroit, MI Carol Mull Royal Oak, MI Janice Arps-Prundeanu Kathryn B. Eckert Ann Arbor, MI Dexter, MI Leland, MI Steve & Deb Jones Charlotte Whitney Stevens Ann Arbor, MI Kathleen Mullins Olivet, MI Automotive Hall of Fame The Fred A. and Barbara M. Grosse Pointe Shores, MI Eva Holinski Erb Family Foundation Richard Karp Sweet Lorraine’s Café & Bar Dearborn, MI John M. Erb Lansing, MI Susan Murdie Lorraine Platman Jackson, MI Southfield, MI Aveda Institute Bloomfield Hills, MI Kempf House Museum Grand Rapids Reynolds Farley Ann Dilcher Northern United Ten Thousand Villages Ember Osborn Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI Brewing Company Gerda Paschal East Lansing, MI Joe McMahon Ann Arbor, MI Mark Farlow & Katie & Stephen Kolokithas Dexter, MI Christine Ballard Tracey Toepp-Farlow Brighton, MI Three Pines Studio and Gallery Portage, MI Royal Oak, MI October Moon Gene Reck & Joann Condino Anne Kreykes Aura Ozburn Cross Village, MI Xiaohan Bao Nancy M. Finegood Ann Arbor, MI Lansing, MI Grand Ledge, MI Eaton Rapids, MI Tibbits Opera House Lake Michigan Carferry R.E. Olds Christine Delaney Barb Barber Gerald R. Ford - S.S. Badger Transportation Museum Coldwater, MI Rochester, MI Presidential Museum Shari Vandervest Kristi Schwartzly Ludington, MI Uncle John’s Cider Mill Dawn Bilobran Desiree Ruhland Lansing, MI Grand Rapids, MI & Fruit House Winery Detroit, MI Katie Large Marnie Paulus Dede Belk Dewitt, MI Christine Bowman The Henry Ford Teton Village, WY St. John’s, MI Ann Marie Bernardi Jonesville, MI Dan & Margaret LeBlond Pewabic Pottery Wayne State Dearborn, MI Elk Rapids, MI Sarah F. Briggs Steve McBride University Press Hillsdale, MI Edward D. Francis & Sarah Lippert Detroit, MI Janet Ferreyra Lynne Merrill-Francis Detroit, MI Nancy Villa Bryk Howell, MI Mackinac Island The Potent Potables Project Ann Arbor, MI Carriage Tours, Inc. Lisa McMahon Weber ’s Inn Grand Rapids Art Museum Susan M.F. Horn Lansing, MI Manager Buddy’s Pizza Leslie Haviland Mackinac Island, MI Ann Arbor, MI Lara Radka Grand Rapids, MI Potter Park Farmington Hills, MI Kira M. Macyda Zoological Society Wharton Center for Grand Rapids Canton, MI Kelly Gibson Performing Arts - Casa Calabria Public Museum Lansing, MI Michigan State University Jim Johnson Christie Bender Marquette Regional Diana J. Baribeau Marquette, MI Grand Rapids, MI History Center Richard K. Rabeler East Lansing, MI Kaye Hiebel Grass Lake, MI H. Daniel Chegwidden Great Lakes Maritime Marquette, MI Wheelhouse Detroit East Lansing, MI Heritage Center - Ellen Ramsburgh Kelli Kavanaugh Alpena Shipwreck Tours Jay McAdams Ann Arbor, MI Detroit, MI Chicago Architecture Ann Gentry & Van Nuys, CA Foundation Brenda Rigdon The Whitney Andrew Augustyn Denise McGeen Adrian, MI Vicky Sanchez Alpena, MI Paul Thomas Chicago, IL Detroit, MI Jack Rubin & Detroit, MI James & Cleo Hamilton Belinda McGuire Pat Yuzawa-Rubin Tish Colett Detroit, MI Susan C. Wineberg Grosse Pointe, MI Dundee, MI Wilmette, IL Ann Arbor, MI Ian Hanel-Gerdenich McLean and Eakin Booksellers William Rutter Coopersville & Marne Ann Arbor, MI Wineguys Restaurant Group Railway Company Jessilynn Norcross Williamston, MI Wineguys Partnership Jerry Ricard Jeffrey D. &Debra S. Hardcastle Petoskey, MI Ilene Schechter Petoskey, MI Coopersville, MI Chelsea, MI Susanne O. McMillan East Lansing, MI Jeannette Woodard Delaware Copper Mary Ann Heidemann Detroit, MI James A. Schmiechen Jackson, MI Mine Tours Rogers City, MI Meadow Brook Douglas, MI E. Gabriel Works & Lani Hendricks-Poynter Kendra Kornatowksi Mohawk, MI Jackie Hoist, AIA Dawn & George Schumann John O’Connor Davison, MI Rochester, MI Douglas, MI Grand Rapids, MI David Deppe Frederik Meijer Gardens Marshall, MI Tim Hunnicutt Andrea Sevonty Zingerman’s Community Delton, MI & Sculpture Park Detroit, MI of Businesses DeTour Reef Lighthouse John Vander Haagen Robby Griswold Preservation Society Icebreaker Mackinaw Grand Rapids, MI Grace Shackman Ann Arbor, MI Maritime Museum Ann Arbor, MI David Bardsley Michigan History Magazine Drummond Island, MI Robin L. Westfall Mackinaw City, MI Larry J. Wagenaar Detroit Historical Society Lansing, MI Ideal Video Transfer LLC Sean Clyne Michigan Science Center Detroit, MI John & Mary Palmer Northville, MI Nikki A. Higgins Detroit Yoga Lab Detroit, MI Inland Seas Education Lianna Vanicelli Michiganology, Archives Detroit, MI Association Fred Sitkins of Michigan, Michigan Historical Center THANK YOU! Diamond Jack’s Suttons Bay, MI River Tours Mark Harvey Patricia Hoey-Carrothers Lansing, MI Lincoln Park, MI Michigan Historic Preservation Network 15 #michiganplacesmatter

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