Im in Michigan and my city wants to tear down the old airport terminal which is a nice building and built nearly 100 yrs ago,
it also happens to be a hangar for me and a few other local pilots,
"they are ripping it down to force us into higher priced hangars"
It is on our main street and should be preserved as a historical marker for the city, even if we have to move our planes.
there is no local historical society, anyone know where to start?
2007-01-25 02:35:39 · 5 answers · asked by fighterace26 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
This is a general aviation airport terminal and hangar, NOT A PASSENGER TERMINAL,
this is a 98 year old building.
2007-01-25 02:59:28 · update #1
I would start by going to the local court house or mayor's office. Just involve the local government.
2007-01-25 02:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mujer Bonita 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states have a specific office, staffed by a couple of architechs and some assistants, that work on projects like this. An airport terminal "that" old would be vely unusual since the first practical passenger planes have only been around for 65 years. Have your facts in order before you contact anyone official. If you were in Kiity Hawk or Dayton you would have no problem. Good luck. You might try starting here:
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/
2007-01-25 10:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Nightstalker1967 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to try the National Trust for Historic Preservation out of Washington DC. They might be able to give you advise or direction.
Your local information:
Michigan Historic Preservation Network
107 E. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
517-371-8080
Fax 517-371-9090
E-mail: info@mhpn.org
There are about 5 others in Michagan -- use second link for list.
2007-01-25 11:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by Akkita 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a letter to the city council and send courtesy copies, to the state historical society, and the Smithsonian. Make sure you show the courtesy copies on the original letter so the city will know you've addressed the letter also to people that care above them.
2007-01-25 10:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by LuckyChucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The city or state should have so commission on board that serves this purpose. You'll have to demonstrate why the building is important in terms of history, architecture, etc. Attached is the application from Chicago.
2007-01-25 10:51:47 · answer #5 · answered by jacktree2466 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋