Historic Structures Program

historic structure plaque
The Lenawee Historical Society’s Historic Structures Program offers recognition of historic houses and buildings that meet specific criteria. Qualifying structures are publicly identified with a customized marker that is presented to the owner.

The cost for participation is $495* for a single structure or building and includes a lifetime membership in the Lenawee Historical Society. The cost is $150 for each additional building.  *The cost for current lifetime members of the Society is $150.
Adrian MI Main Street Looking North Historical Photo
Morenci MI Looking East Historical Photo

The recognition includes:

  • A customized historical marker to be displayed on the historic structure or building.

  • An historic structure report outlining the history of the structure along with appropriate photographs, if available.

  • A lifetime membership to the Lenawee Historical Society. ($350 value).

  • Posting of the recognized structures on the Lenawee Historical Society website.

  • Inclusion in a special exhibit at the Lenawee Historical Museum.

  • Inclusion in a press release to local news media.

The Society encourages those interested in its Historic Structures Program to include any pertinent historical documentation with their application.

If you have any questions or concerns about the criteria of the program, please download the pdf application below or contact the Society.

Wilcox Block Historical Photo
Citizens Light and Power Historical Photo

Historic Structures Recognized

The Lenawee Historical Society created this Historic Structures program to identify and celebrate places in Lenawee County, Michigan, that connect people to their individual and collective heritage, and to work toward creating an environment that will support the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings and neighborhoods, celebrate economic development of sites, and manage change in communities.

Certificate 001

108 West Maumee Street, Adrian
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Certificate 002

124 South Winter Street, Adrian
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Certificate 003

121 East Maumee Street, Adrian
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Certificate 004

112-114 North Main Street, Adrian
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Certificate 005

108 East Maumee Street, Adrian
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Certificate 006

129 East Maumee Street, Adrian
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Certificate 007

448 State Street, 
Adrian
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Certificate 008

817 East Church Street, 
Adrian
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Certificate 009

Downs Hall, Adrian College, Adrian
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Certificate 010

412 North Broad Street, Adrian
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Certificate 011

325 East Maumee Street, Adrian
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Certificate 012

433 State Street, 
Adrian
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Certificate 013

221 South Tecumseh Street, Adrian
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Certificate 014

409 Dennis Street, 
Adrian
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Certificate 015

156 East Maumee Street, Adrian
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Certificate 016

123 East Maumee Street, Adrian
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Certificate 017

112-120 South Winter Street, Adrian
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Certificate 018

222 Clinton Street, 
Adrian
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Certificate 019

229 Dennis Street, 
Adrian
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Certificate 020

425 State Street, 
Adrian
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Certificate 021

220 River Street, 
Blissfield
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Lenawee Historical Society, Inc., is a tax exempt organization under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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110 E. Church St., Adrian MI 49221
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