Historic Preservation

Ann Arbor officials are seeking artists to help celebrate an historic Black neighborhood in the city. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The City of Dexter is considering what to do with the historic building at 8050 Main Street, which was once the village’s post office built by the city’s founder. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Saline is considering whether to rehabilitate, replace, or remove the historic Saline River Dam. Dam removal offers long-term ecological benefits but raises concerns about aesthetics, recreation, and economic impact. A final decision on the matter is coming in October. In the meantime, the city has been taking public input and reaching out to neighboring communities for discussion. WEMU's David Fair talked with Saline Mayor Brian Marl about what has been learned so far and what comes next in the process.

Ann Arbor residents can now learn about the history of Allen Creek while going for a walk in town. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Webster Township Historical Society is working to digitize their archives before America’s 250th birthday next year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The University of Michigan’s Clements Library has recently made available a digital database of photo postcards that depict over 100 years of the state’s history. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Historic Preservation Commission and the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County are restoring Ypsilanti Township’s Woodlawn Cemetery. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

The houses once belonging to namesakes of the University of Michigan’s Raoul Wallenberg Institute and the Arthur Miller Theatre will be preserved by the university. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Restoration efforts for the City of Dexter’s historic Gordon Hall have become slower than expected due to federal budget cuts affecting historical preservation grants. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Washtenaw County officials are in the process of possibly classifying Groves Farm in Northfield Township as a local historic district. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.