Tag: Lincoln Park

Travel Michigan’s David Lorenz to Speak at SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event

February 19, 2010

For Immediate Release Travel Michigan’s David Lorenz to Speak at Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event Conference Promotes Regional Collaboration to Market Local History and Rebuild Economy Grosse Ile, MI – Thursday, February 17, 2010- Is southeast Michigan’s history an untapped resource? Can the region’s rich heritage be the key to its survival and economic … More Travel Michigan’s David Lorenz to Speak at SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event

Sustainability and green preservation

August 26, 2009

SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN PRESERVATION TOPIC OF UPCOMING TALK LINCOLN PARK, MICHIGAN,  August 26, 2009 – The Lincoln Park Historical Museum and the Lincoln Park Preservation Alliance are co-hosting a presentation on structure, community sustainability and green preservation.   “PastForward” is a project of Preservation Wayne’s consulting architect, Mike Kirk, AIA, LEED AP.  Mike Kirk is a Principal … More Sustainability and green preservation

Historic gem or eyesore? Lincoln Park preservation group seeks developers for Mellus Newspaper building

July 27, 2009

Lincoln Park Preservation Alliance is racing against the clock to secure a developer interested in purchasing and revitalizing two historic buildings within the city. A September 1st deadline has been set by Lincoln Park’s Downtown Development Authority for any interested parties to submit a development plan as well as financial proof of ability to purchase … More Historic gem or eyesore? Lincoln Park preservation group seeks developers for Mellus Newspaper building

Lincoln Park pays tribute to fallen heroes with Memorial Day Healing Fields

May 12, 2009

Lincoln Park remembers our fallen heroes on Sunday, May 17 with a Memorial Day Healing Fields tribute. At 10 AM hundreds of 3×5 foot flags will be raised 8 feet tall – in perfect rows –  as a patriotic remembrance to honor the men and women who have made the supreme sacrifice for our nation’s … More Lincoln Park pays tribute to fallen heroes with Memorial Day Healing Fields

Hometown Tours: Traces of Tucker in Lincoln Park & Downriver

April 1, 2009

By Karin Risko Preston Thomas Tucker’s grave Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock Masonic Gardens, Block, 41, Section 1121, Marker 4 Original “Car of the Future” 1948 Tucker on display The Henry Ford, Dearborn Preston Tucker’s home 1314 Warwick, Lincoln Park Now a municipal parking lot, plans are underway to place a historic marker on this … More Hometown Tours: Traces of Tucker in Lincoln Park & Downriver

Lincoln Park kid cop becomes automotive icon: Preston Tucker’s local story

April 1, 2009

I do know for sure that Tucker’s genius positively impacted modern technology. It’s exciting and a source of pride to know this colorful, influential and fascinating figure was part of our community, and we can still find evidence today of his life here. … More Lincoln Park kid cop becomes automotive icon: Preston Tucker’s local story