Resources
U.S. NPS Preservation Briefs
Preservation Briefs provide information on preserving, rehabilitating, and restoring historic buildings. These NPS Publications help historic building owners recognize and resolve common problems prior to work. The briefs are especially useful to Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program applicants because they recommend methods and approaches for rehabilitating historic buildings that are consistent with their historic character.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
For 70 years, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has led the movement to save America’s historic places. A privately funded nonprofit organization, works to save America's historic sites; tell the full American story; build stronger communities; and invest in preservation's future.
Window Preservation Alliance
The Window Preservation Alliance (WPA) was formed in response to requests to have window restorers exhibit at regional and national building and historic preservation events. Since most window restorers work in geographically small areas, it made no sense as individual companies to have this sort of presence. But, as a group, representation can be equal to or greater than the replacement window manufacturers. Together we can have a voice. Together we can save original windows.
https://windowpreservationalliance.org/
Michigan State Historic Preservation Office
Michigan SHPO's main function is to provide technical assistance to local communities in their efforts to identify, evaluate, designate, interpret and protect Michigan's historic above- and below-ground resources. The SHPO also administers incentive programs that include the Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program, federal rehabilitation tax credits, and pass-through grants available to Certified Local Governments. The knowledgeable SHPO staff is led by the state historic preservation officer, who is designated by the governor to carry out provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.
https://www.miplace.org/historic-preservation/
Michigan Historic Preservation Network
Michigan Historic Preservation Network advocates for Michigan’s historic places to contribute to the economic vitality, sense of place, and connection to the past.
Center Avenue Neighborhood Association
The Center Avenue Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)(3) organization. CANA supports property owners through education and advocacy and uses programs and information as tools to educate the community and its visitors about the importance of preserving and protecting historic resources. It also helps the Historic District Commission to fulfill its mission to stabilize and improve property values, foster civic beauty, strengthen the local economy, and promote the use of historic districts.