Tag: Preston Tucker

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

Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event – March 18, 2010

February 11, 2010

Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event Capitalizing On Our Local History Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event PDF Flyer March 18, 2010 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Stone Creek Banquet Center One Maguire Street (I-75 & Gibraltar Road), Flat Rock (Located inside the award-winning Flat Rock Community Center) Final event registration ends Monday, March 15 … More Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event – March 18, 2010

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

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