ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Historic District Commission has recognized the efforts of Tree Town community members to preserve or restore historic buildings throughout the city.
Mayor Christopher Taylor presented 13 preservation awards, two special merit awards, one rehabilitation award and a Centennial Award during the June 20 Ann Arbor Cty Council meeting.
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Awards are given to community members who preserve a building’s historical, cultural or architectural value for a decade or more. Rehabilitation awards recognize the effort it takes to restore buildings to their historic condition, according to city officials.
Buildings featured during the 36th annual award event range in size, age and use. Some are mid-century modern homes or churches crafted by architects Robert Metcalf, Alden Dow and Theodore Larson. Others are current or former fraternity homes, or Tudor Revival and Queen Anne-styled buildings.
A centennial award was presented to Van Boven for its 100 years of business downtown. The family-owned-and-operated store moved to its current Nickels Arcade location in 1923. It was founded in 1921 by Peter J. Van Boven.
Here’s which buildings were recognized:
- 517 East Ann St.
- 526 South Ashley
- 2240 Belmont
- 2228 Belmont
- 3575 East Huron River Dr.
- 715 Hill St.
- 1000 Hill St
- 2145 Independence
- 2115 Melrose
- 703 South Forest
- 326 South State St. -- Van Boven, Inc.
- 1821 Sheridan
- 1550 Washtenaw
- 1603 Wells/1139 Martin
- 717 West Huron
- 1107 West Liberty
- 1311 Wilmot
Find more details about each historic structure here.
The Historic District Commission is made up of seven commissioners appointed by the Mayor and Ann Arbor City Council. Commissioners understand preservation practices and serve for three-year terms. Learn more here.