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    National Register Documents

    • Listing Property in the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan: The Process & Requirements PDF icon Introductory letter to applicants

    • National Register Supplemental Instructions PDF icon Additional "how to" information

    • National Register of Historic Places Preliminary Questionnaire PDF icon The first step in listing a property in the National Register

    • National Register of Historic Places sample nomination PDF icon Michigan Central Railroad Jackson Depot, Jackson

    • So You Want to List Your Downtown PDF icon Instructions for listing your downtown in the National Register of Historic Places

    • National Register mapping instructions PDF icon Identifying resource locations

    • National Register Plaque Manufacturers PDF icon Companies that fabricate commemorative plaques


    Grants and Grant Manuals

    • Introduction to Historic Preservation Grants

    • Lighthouse Assistance Program Grant Manual This page provides information about MLAP grants, including the the grant manual.


    SHPO Reports

    • Report Card: The Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Michigan PDF icon From the Michigan Historic Preservation Network

    • Investing in Michigan's Future: The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation PDF icon Preservation as economic development

    • A Civic Gift PDF icon This joint SHPO-Michigan Land Use Institute report describes preservation, community reinvestment and smart growth in Michigan.

    • An Honor and an Ornament: Public School Buildings in Michigan PDF icon How to survey historic school buildings

    • Michigan Historic Cemeteries Preservation Guide PDF icon How to manage, maintain, and preserve historic cemeteries


    Miscellaneous SHPO publications

    • "Historic Preservation and Michigan Communitities" PDF icon An article written by SHPO staff in the May-June 2011 issue of "Michigan Planner"

    • Insulation for Historic Residential Resources PDF icon Policy Sheet #1

    • Insulation for Historic Commercial Resources PDF icon Policy Sheet #2

    • "Michigan's Certified Local Government Program: A Manual on How to Become Certified" PDF icon An outline of the process

    • Introducing Preservation Trades to High School Students PDF icon A guide for educators published by the Michigan Historic Preservation Network

    • "Creating Design Guidelines for the Historic Commercial District" PDF icon How to preserve community character

    • "Local Historic Districts in Michigan" The Local Historic Districts Manual

    • In Our Opinion: Fences in Historic Districts PDF icon SHPO staff advice on...

    • Historic Garden Landscapes Bibliography PDF icon Sources of information on historic landscapes

    • Historic Architecture Bookmarks Four bookmarks that highlight Michigan's historic buildings

    • Michigan's Historic Resource Survey Program PDF icon A survey provides the means by which we identify and document historic resources and evaluate their significance.

    • Michigan's 2007-2012 Historic Preservation Plan PDF icon Michigan's 2007-2012 Historic Preservation Plan [PDF]




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