Historic Preservation

"Hidden in Plain Sight" gets an exclusive opportunity to step inside the iconic Chelsea Clocktower. WEMU's Joshua Nieman invites you to peek behind the curtains and learn some of its unexpected history.

For more than four decades, the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation (YHF) has hosted its annual Historic Homes Tour. This year, the foundation is turning its attention to Ypsilanti’s Southside neighborhood with the theme "Harvesting Our History." Lee Van Roth gave a preview of the upcoming tour with YHF member Delrhea Byrge.

The group working to preserve and set a plan for the future of Saline’s historic Davenport-Curtiss Mansion says it wants to ensure it remains an iconic place for the community for years to come. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti Historic District Commission has put a hold on TheRide’s application to tear down the current Ypsi Transit Center to build the long-awaited new one. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ypsilanti has been seeing success in sparking local interest in the city’s history with its "Throwback Thursdays" campaign. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Several structures in Ypsilanti bear the name of "Starkweather". These mark the legacy of a woman who championed social causes in the city during the 1800s. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has this story for Women’s History Month.

The Saline City Council has a three-year timeline to determine whether conserving the Davenport-Curtiss House is a worthwhile venture or to consider other possibilities for the property. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Students across Ypsilanti Community Schools are learning local history in a hands-on way by turning it into art. A new project called "Ypsilanti Future History" invites students to explore the people, places, and events that shape their city and to imagine what its future might look like. The program is led by Ypsilanti artist and educator Nick Azzaro. He spoke about what he hopes the project will achieve with Lee Van Roth.

The Saline City Council has narrowly approved the purchase of the 150-year-old Davenport - Curtiss House. However, it will take time to figure out what will be done with the home and the land. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Saline City Council will decide next week if it wants to go through with the purchase of the historic Davenport - Curtiss House. But some members still need a few answers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.