SHPO assists communities with historic preservation-based economic development, cultural tourism, and fosters appreciation for Michigan's cultural resources.

Lansing, Michigan
Joined February 2009
Have you been following along with our ABCs of Michigan Architecture post series on MichiganSHPO Instagram? You've been missing out on Mansard, Newel, Oriel Window, Pediment, and....what will we queue up for Q? Follow us at instagram.com/michiganshpo/
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MISHPO is now accepting applications for the fiscal year 2027 round of Certified Local Government (CLG) grant awards! Grants are only available to the 42 Michigan municipalities that participate in the CLG program. Due date: 2/05/2027. More info & apply: mi.gov/clggrants
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Attention historic Michigan lighthouses! 📣 We are now accepting applications for the 2027 Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant. Apply for up to $60,000 for repair projects. Deadline: Nov. 20, 2026. Application & Details: mi.gov/saveourlights.
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Happy #NationalLighthouseDay! At the tip of the #OldMissionPeninsula, near #TraverseCity, you'll find a 123-year old #lighthouse! The Old Mission Point Light was active from 1870-1933 and today is open as a museum you can visit. Compare ca. 1900 with a very recent view!
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Happy #NationalLighthouseDay! Manitou Island, off the eastern tip of the #Keweenaw Peninsula, has been protected by a light since 1849. This "modern" iron pile light replaced it in 1861, when Abraham Lincoln was president! Compare: 1895 to 2017. More: michiganbusiness.org/news/20…
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Happy #NationalLighthouseDay! Michigan's oldest lighthouse? That would be the Fort Gratiot Light in Port Huron! A recent preservation grant from MISHPO made repairs to the lantern including new glass. Check out the view! More about Michigan lighthouses: michiganbusiness.org/news/20…
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Today is #NationalLighthouseDay! Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state in the country and all day long we're reflecting on Michigan's incredible lighthouse history! ⚓️ Learn more: mi.gov/saveourlights 📍Thunder Bay Island Light, Alpena #PureMichigan #Alpena
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Announcing our award of $211,000 in Certified Local Government (CLG) program grants to six Michigan communities, which will benefit local preservation and community planning goals in Flat Rock, Jackson, Lansing, Linden, Niles, and Pontiac: michiganbusiness.org/press-r…
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Heading to the beach?📣AHOY! If you locate parts of what may be a #shipwreck, you can submit your findings to the State of #Michigan so we can add it to our wreckage inventory! Use the simple form, snap a photo and learn more at bit.ly/3lsiVmo. ⚓️🌞
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Two iconic and historic lighthouses have been awarded $120,000 in lighthouse preservation grants from the Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program! Learn more about these lighthouses and how you can help make more grants happen: michiganbusiness.org/press-r…
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Congrats to @WashtenawCounty, Northfield Twp. Preservation Society, and Firefly Preservation on receiving a Governor's Award for Historic Preservation for the Rural Survey and National Register Project in Northfield Township! Learn more & watch the video: miplace.org/historic-preserv…
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Congrats to @CAHP_midMI, @QuinnEvansQE, Rohde Construction, and Housing Links, LLC on receiving a Governor's Award for Historic Preservation for rehabbing the former Walter French School in Lansing into affordable housing! Learn more & watch the video: miplace.org/historic-preserv…
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Summer's almost here! Congratulations to the @CapriDriveIn in Coldwater on receiving a Governor's Award for Historic Preservation for the long term stewardship of this family-owned theater! Learn more & watch the video: miplace.org/historic-preserv…
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Congratulations to 411 Piquette LLC, @thekraemeredge, PCI Dailey, Grunwell-Cashero, and Graham Architectural Windows on receiving a Governor's Award for Historic Preservation for rehabbing a former Studebaker plant in Detroit! Learn more & watch the video: miplace.org/historic-preserv…
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Congratulations to Isle Royale National Park, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and Grand Portage National Monument on receiving a 2026 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation for collaborative archaeology! Learn more & watch the video: miplace.org/historic-preserv…
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Congratulations to the City of the Village of Clarkston and the Historic District Resurvey Committee on receiving a 2026 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation for the Clarkston Historic District Resurvey Project! Learn more: miplace.org/historic-preserv…
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A few snaps from this past Friday's Governor's Award for Historic Preservation ceremony at the @MIStateCapitol. Learn more about this year's projects at michigan.gov/whitmer/news/pr…. Congratulations!
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Michigan's state archaeology poster featuring the EDMUND FITZGERALD and shipwreck preservation is competing against other posters in a nationwide contest! We'd love to win - vote with 1 click and your email address today: cognitoforms.com/SAA10/_2026…
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Things have been busy in the National Register designation department. Here's a great roundup of Michigan's newest historic sites designated so far in 2026! Have you been to any of these places? clickondetroit.com/news/loca…
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Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 We thank architect Carl Elefante for pointing out that “the greenest building is the one that is already built!” Embodied energy & keeping debris out of landfills are two of the ways old buildings score high on a sustainability scorecard. Green paint optional!
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