Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced four Michigan preservation projects were awarded Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation during a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office. One of the communities honored was from the Upper Peninsula: the Village of Calumet.
“It’s an honor to recognize this select group of outstanding historic preservation achievements today,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. “Today’s honorees represent the rich diversity of our communities, our inclusive heritage and the welcoming culture that has long defined us as Michiganders – and continues to this day. These historic sites represent critical pieces of the fabric that make us who we are here in Michigan.”
The legacy of prosperous times on the Keweenaw Peninsula is etched in the buildings of downtown Calumet. Since 2016, a committed consortium of partners has developed plans and interventions for a series of downtown properties in this National Historic Landmark District. Building stabilization, rehabilitation, and community-supported historic building preservation efforts are bringing stakeholders closer together and more economic activity to the community.
Awardees: Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, Village of Calumet, Calumet Downtown Development Authority, Main Street Calumet, Houghton County Land Bank Authority, Keweenaw National Historical Park, and Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission
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