Michigan lighthouse, Model T plant among historic preservation projects honored with state award
Updated May 07, 3:36 PM;
Posted May 07, 3:36 PM
Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse in Alpena County. Photo used with permission from the State Historic Preservation Office
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LANSING, MICH. This week the 2021 Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation honored the preservation work behind five Michigan historical landmarks, ranging from a lighthouse in Northeast Michigan to Detroit’s Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, the birthplace of the Model T car.
According to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the program, now in its 18th year, celebrates “outstanding historic preservation achievements that reflect a commitment to the preservation of Michigan’s unique character and the many archaeological sites and historic structures that document our rich past.” The 2021 awards were given out during a virtual ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation