Historic Designations. Michigan Historic Preservation Network and the National Trust for Historic Preservation

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1 Historic Designations Michigan Historic Preservation Network and the National Trust for Historic Preservation

2 MHPN and NTHP: Your national and statewide preservation organizations Both organizations educate and advocate Advocacy: for historic buildings for good public policy We could not do the work we do without our members and volunteers join us!

3 Because Place Matters Quality of environment, quality of life Economic impacts when there is a there there heritage tourism business investment local job creation increased property values community revitalization and diversity smart, sustainable--investing in existing infrastructure instead of sprawling Historic preservation = Economic development

4 Tonight s Agenda Types of designations: National, State, and Local Brief overview of the criteria used for the designations

5 What is the National Register? The nation s official list of places worthy of preservation. Administered by the National Park Service. HONORARY, not protective

6 Why a National Register listing? Raises awareness of and pride in your historic place Access to the Federal Rehab tax credit Some protection for your community character only IF federal funds will be used No additional reviews for property owners beyond usual local permit processes

7 Hilzinger Block

8 Federal Tax Credit Example East Jordan, MI Total Rehab. Investment: $1,237,833 Indirect Impact: $1,799,426 Total Economic Impact: $3,377,870 Jobs Created: 39

9 State Register of Historic Sites This is the State Historical Marker Program. These markers are honorary designations.

10 Why a State Historical Marker? Markers can: Raise awareness and pride Educate Encourage heritage tourism Encourage historic preservation Bring community together at their dedication ceremony

11 What is a Local Historic District? Historically significant area protected by local ordinance Way to manage change

12 Why a Local Historic District? Way to manage change/ neighborhood insurance Protect property values Designation can encourage reinvestment and revitalization CLG program Economic benefits of protecting your sense of place (tourism, rehab dollars in your community) Protecting sense of place also protects quality of life

13 National Register Criteria Used for all the designations Once you understand your place s historic context, you can apply it to any of the three kinds of designations. Age Integrity Significance (4 criteria possible)

14 Age At least 50 years old, as a rule Some places, however, do achieve significance before they re 50.

15 Integrity Continuum-- does the building look mostly as it did during its period of significance?

17 Arbaugh Building, Lansing

18 Significance 4 Criteria: Criterion A: Associated with events Criterion B: Associated with people A: Piquette Plant B: Henry Ford Estate

19 Significance (cont.) Criterion C: Design/ Construction embodies the distinctive characteristic of a type, period, or method of construction or that represents the work of a master or high artistic values, or that represents a significant and distinguishable entity (district)

20 Significance (cont.) Criterion D: Information yields or may be likely to yield important information.

21 Summary Create your significance statement for your historic place to which historic context or theme does your place belong? is it significant for any of its associations or architecture or craftsmanship or as part of a district? Does your place have enough integrity to help convey the significance? Which designation will you seek?

22 Designations and Benefits at a Glance Designation Protection? Tax Benefit? National Register of Historic Places No, unless federal funds or a federal permit will be used. Depreciable properties listed on the National Register may qualify for the Federal Rehab tax credit for substantial rehabs. State Historical Marker No. No. Local historic district Yes, managed change. No.

23 CONTACTS National Register info & questions: Bob Christensen (517) State Historical Marker info & questions: Mary Patrick (517) For Local Historic District info & questions: Amy Arnold (517)

24 My Contact Info Ellen Thackery SE Michigan Field Rep (313)

25 Questions? Thank you!

REPORT CARD: The Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Michigan

Michigan Historic Preservation Network November 2006 REPORT CARD: The Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Michigan The building already has a story; all you do is add the next interesting chapter.