Barn Preservation in Michigan Michigan Barn Preservation Network
Barn Preservation in Michigan
Michigan Barn Preservation Network n Organized n Federal in 1995 non-profit – 501© 3 n Volunteer board of directors with paid membership
Michigan Barn Preservation Network …. promoting appreciation, preservation and rehabilitation of Michigan barns, farmsteads, and rural communities.
MBPN Conference n Held during ANR Week at MSU n Co-sponsors – – – ANR Week MSU Museum MSU Extension
MBPN Conference n Purpose – to educate about barn preservation
MBPN Conference – to provide information and resources
MBPN Conference – to promote networking with other barn enthusiasts – to provide support and recognition for individual efforts
MBPN Newsletter n Printed quarterly with support from Michigan Farm Bureau n Mailing to over 400 members n Contents: – Educational articles – Individual success stories – Announcements of workshops – Etc.
Educational Workshops Hands-on n Demonstrations n Information n Supported by MBPN and partners n
Past Workshops n n n n n Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – 7 Hartland – 5 Wolcott Mills – 2 Weiferich Barn Henning Barn Maybury State Park Gladwin Barn Miner Barn Tours
Bi-annual Contractors List n Contents – – – Barn Contractors Consultants Tips for selection of a contractor – Tax credit information n Available on the web site www. mibarn. net
Additional Activities n Support for the Michigan Barn and Farmstead Survey project
Additional Activities, con’t n Support for the Michigan Week Youth Photo Contest n Support for the state tax credit legislation n Supported Governor’s Land Use Council with a position statement n Supported individual quests to save barns from zoning ordinances and increased taxes
Additional Activities, con’t n Send representatives to annual meeting of the National Barn Alliance n Support representative at the annual conference of the National Trust for Historic Preservation n Numerous presentations and programs by board members
What’s next? n Begin strategic planning process n Increase membership and general awareness n Establish an endowed fund for preservation efforts
What can you do? n Barn owners – Take advantage of state and federal tax credits – Invest own money to save the barn – Advocate and promote for barn preservation – Obtain historic designation – Document structures and their history
Resources n www. mibarn. net n www. wmich. edu/tillers/home n State Historic Preservation Office www. michigan. gov/hal 517 -373 -1630
National Barn Alliance n Incorporated in 2006 n Nine (9) board members representing 7 states – Virginia – Ohio – New York – Illinois - Wisconsin - Iowa - Michigan
NBA n Annual Meetings – Chicago – Michigan, 2006 – New York, 2007 – Pennsylvania, 2008 www. barnalliance. org
Why save barns? n Endangered historic building type n Materials and workmanship are irreplaceable n The structure reflects the evolvement of agricultural practices n Scenic landmarks n Important icon of rural landscape n They have value!
Stone Cottage Gardens Gladwin, Michigan n Owners: Dave & Mary Moore n Barn built around 1918 n Currently used for perennial flower business
Treasurers Forever Au. Gres, Michigan n Owners: Chris & Debbie Boensch n Barn built in 1920’s n Currently used as a retail furniture and accessory business
Southern Exposure Herb Farm Battle Creek n Owner: Curtis Whitaker n Barn was moved n Currently used as part of retail business and for luncheons & dinners
Sullivan Dairy Barn Battle Creek, MI n Owners: partnership n Built in 1922 n Currently used for multiple businesses
Hayward Barn House Mattawan, Michigan n Owners: n Barn Russ and Angie Hayward built in 1930’s n Home for 13 children
Vincent Barn House Grand Ledge, Michigan n Current owners: Cris and Traci Vincent n Tim Lea was owner and contractor
Glenn Miller Farm Ann Arbor
Three Cedars Farm
Dana Traub Barn
Ramon Waltz Farm Original barn built in 1874 Addition in 1922 doubled size
Adams Market
Grass Lake Church
Dar’s Barn Dar Howard, Remus, Michigan
Norm Bullock Home Elba Township
Montcalm Community College Barn Theater
Additional Examples Wisconsin Adaptive Reuse Summaries: www. uwex. edu/lgc/barns/pdf/adaptive. pdf
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