WORKSHOPS
Upcoming Workshops
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Albert and Julius Kahn: Inventing the Modern Factory
The development of efficient and fireproof industrial facilities in the early 20th century was almost entirely the work of two brothers, Albert and Julius Kahn. Two key innovations were required, a practical method of building with reinforced concrete and an efficiently organized architectural operation that included engineering capabilities–the Kahn brothers provided both. These advances helped make the United States the most efficient industrial nation in the world prior to WWII.
January 27, 2022
1:00 PM in Eastern Time
How the MotorCities National Heritage Area Challenge Grant Program can work for you!
This webinar will walk you through the organization’s grant program which is open for application through 2/28/22. Director of Programs, Brian Yopp will be guide you through all of the steps of the grant application. You will also hear from one of MotorCities’ most prolific grant partners, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit. Board Chair, Steve Shotwell will join the presentation to recount the variety of preservation and education projects stemming from the 20 years of partnership with MotorCities.
February 10, 2022
1:00 PM in Eastern Time
Restoring the Tower at Michigan Central Station
This webinar aims to share the collaboration and design process and well as the lessons learned during construction that were needed to restore this portion of the historic landmark.
March 24, 2022
1:00 PM in Eastern Time
Practical Preservation Workshops
These workshops are designed to educate historic home owners and commercial building owners on the benefits of historic preservation. The participants will gain a profound understanding of restoration techniques and methods, at the same time, discovering invaluable ways to save money.
Workshop participants will gain the knowledge and skills they need to perform masterful restorations as well as a greater appreciation for the cost-effectiveness of historic preservation.
- Don’t pass up the opportunity to learn the valuable trades of:
- Building Assessment 101
- General Maintenance for Historic Buildings
- Masonry Maintenance and Repair
- Plaster and Stucco Repair
- Porch Repair
- Weatherization
- Window Restoration and Repair
Understanding Preservation Practices
- Historic Preservation can be confusing.
- What do designations mean?
- How do I research my historic property?
- Are there incentives to rehab and preserve?
- Understanding Historic Designations
- Researching Your Historic Building
- Preservation Incentives For Nonprofits and Communities
Realtor Education Workshop
Join the Michigan Historic Preservation Network for this workshop to equip Realtors and real estate professionals with tools to help market and sell older homes. Learn how to communicate the value of owning a historic property to your clientele!
Continuing Education: The workshop offers two elective CE credit hours.
- Topics include:
- Different Types of Historic Designation
- Historic Districts and Property Values
- Current Market Trends
- Identifying Historic Architectural Styles
- Researching Historic Information
- Marketing Historic Buildings
For more information, please call us at 517.371.8080
or e-mail us at Info@mhpn.org