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The Spotlight's on Chelseal the Fall Colors Were Just Beginning to Show in Time for the Start of Our Monthly Program Series on Sunday, September 19Th
• OCTOBER 2010 WASHTENAW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Who Built My House? The Spotlight's on Chelseal The Fall colors were just beginning to show in time for the start of our monthly program series on Sunday, September 19th. As the afternoon sunlight streamed through the exquisite stained glasss windows of Bethel United Church of Christ in Manchester, Brian Williams presented a fascinating program on post World War II kit houses. We learned about the history and construction of prefabricated houses, including his own 1947 Peaseway home, and a unique architectural detail that identifies them. Many of these houses were built on concrete slabs, with the longer ends facing the street. This made them appear larger, added a front porch and increased the size of the back yard, a selling point for families. When the housing inspector pointed out the stenciled joists on the home they were about to purchase, Brian he Museum on Main Street has a new exhibit and his wife Heidi were unsure about showcasing Chelsea's industrial and cultural "'We are honored to what that meant. (Continued on page 4) T contributions to the region throughout the years. The exhibit is from The Chelsea Area Historical have the opportunity WHAT'S INSIDE Society (CAHS) and runs through November 28. to uplift Chelsea's "Our theme came from the idea that the city itself history and reveal its President's Letter ............................... 2 is transitioning from a once dominating industry WCHS Updates ................................... 2 community to one of the arts and other cultural prominent industries Chelsea on Main Street ................... 3 pursuits" stated Janet Ogle-Mater, CAHS President. -
Impressions ' September 2005
WASHTENAW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER • FOUNDED 1857 • SEPTEMBER 2005 omCERS Annual Meeting & Potluck PRESIDENT Judith Chrisman The annual meeting and potluck supper was held Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at VICE PRESIDENT Rentschler Farm barn in Saline. Mother Nature cooperated by providing a nice spring Ralph P. Beebe evening. We were able to wander the grounds to see sheep, goats, chickens and guinea hens. Many guests got into the spirit of things by wearing jeans and casual attire. Before TREASURER dinner, there was a tour of the Rentschler farm home by Gladys Saborio and Wayne Pabicia W. Creal Clements, President of the Saline Area Historical Society and host of our meeting. RECORDING SECRETARY As usual the food was great. There were very Ann DeFreytas tasty casseroles, salads and desserts. Combined with the ham provided by our Society and six loaves CORRESPONDING SECRETARY AND of bread donated by Zingerman's, we all enjoyed a IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT delicious meal. Pauline V. Walters During the business meeting following the meal, various board members reported activities during the BOARD OF DIRECTORS past year. The slate of candidates presented by the Pabicia Austin nominating committee was elected unanimously. All Rosemarion Blake officers were reelected as were the board members Tom Freeman and endowment committee member whose terms Richard l. Galant, Ph.D. were expiring. Karen Koykka O'Neal was presented Peggy Haines with a brass plaque to be placed on our sidewalk Susan Kosky honoring our "History Making Contributors. ~ After the Randy W. laHote Roy Reynolds meeting, Wayne Clements told about upcoming GladyS Saborio events scheduled at the Saline Depot and the Jay Snyder Rentschler Farm. -
Inside...Preservationist of the Year
JUNE 2013 Drawing by Michael Klement NEWSLETTER WASHTEnaw COunty HISTORicaL SOCIEty Congratulations to the PreservationistImpressions of the Year! auline Walters is the 2013 2013 Historic District “Preservationist of the Year”. The award was presented by Commission Awards the Ann Arbor Historic District There were many highlights at the Commission in recognition of presentation of the 25th annual Historic the lifetime of service she has District Commission (HDC) awards on given to the historical and preservation Monday, June 3 at the Ann Arbor City communities. Council meeting. The chamber was Pauline majored in history as a full of architects, builders, property University of Michigan student. She owners and citizens who are friends of Pbuilt a successful career at the UM while history and fans of preservation. Awards raising a family. Pauline has worked Commitee chair Susan Wineberg along on books documenting the history with Mayor John Heiftje presented 19 of the University of Michigan and the awards in six categories. historic buildings in Ann Arbor. She has also served as a coordinator for the The HDC’s mission is to “encourage the Washtenaw County Historical Consortium, on the board of the Kempf House preservation of the heritage and built Museum and as a director of the Ann Arbor Historical Foundation. She shares her environment of the city for the use passion for genealogy by helping others with their family research. Since joining and enjoyment of present and future the WCHS board in 1987, Pauline has served as president and currently as generations”. The Rehabilitation awards corresponding secretary. recognize superior maintenance of a significant property to preserve its In 1991, the historic 1830s Kellogg-Warden house, had been moved from 1015 essential historical, cultural or architec- Wall Street to the corner lot at 500 N. -
Federal Register / Vol. 48, No. 41 / Tuesday, March 1, 1983 / Notices 8621
Federal Register / Vol. 48, No. 41 / Tuesday, March 1, 1983 / Notices 8621 UNITED STATES INFORMATION 2. The authority to redelegate the VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AGENCY authority granted herein together with the power of further redelegation. Voluntary Service National Advisory [Delegation Order No. 83-6] Texts of all such advertisements, Committee; Renewal notices, and proposals shall be This is to give notice in accordance Delegation of Authority; To the submitted to the Office of General Associate Director for Management with the Federal Advisory Committee Counsel for review and approval prior Act (Pub. L. 92-463) of October 6,1972, Pursuant to the authority vested in me to publication. that the Veterans Administration as Director of the United States Notwithstanding any other provision Voluntary Service National Advisory Information Agency by Reorganization of this Order, the Director may at any Committee has been renewed by the Plan No. 2 of 1977, section 303 of Pub. L. time exercise any function or authority Administrator of Veterans Affairs for a 97-241, and section 302 of title 5, United delegated herein. two-year period beginning February 7, States Code, there is hereby delegated This Order is effective as of February 1983 through February 7,1985. 8,1983. to the Associate Director for Dated: February 15,1983. Management the following described Dated: February 16,1983. By direction of the Administrator. authority: Charles Z. Wick, Rosa Maria Fontanez, 1. The authority vested in the Director Director, United States Information Agency. by section 3702 of title 44, United States Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 83-5171 Filed 2-28-83; 8:45 am] Code, to authorize the publication of [FR Doc. -
Historic Preservation Program Records 05.HP Finding Aid Prepared by Elizabeth Searls, Courtney Bishop, and Alexis Braun Marks, CA
Historic Preservation Program records 05.HP Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Searls, Courtney Bishop, and Alexis Braun Marks, CA This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit February 26, 2018 Describing Archives: A Content Standard Eastern Michigan University Archives 2013 January 5 Halle Library, Room 310 Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197 734-487-2673 [email protected] Historic Preservation Program records 05.HP Table of Contents Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3 Administrative History...................................................................................................................................5 Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 5 Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................6 Related Materials ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................7 Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 9 Administration and History....................................................................................................................