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About the Historic District


Although it has seen many changes over the years, Calumet’s downtown area still retains much of its historic appearance and feeling. For these qualities, and its importance to the history of the region, state, and nation, the district has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark. In addition, the entire downtown area is included within the boundaries of Keweenaw National Historical Park, established in 1992.
 
Calumet’s Civic and Commercial Historical District has also been given local historic district status under Michigan’s Local Historic District Act because of its historical significance and distinctive design characteristics. By regulating work on properties within the district, the Historic District Commission seeks to maintain and enhance the character-defining features that contribute to the district’s significance. An understanding of the district’s history and architecture is key to this preservation effort.

The Historic District Commission

Under the authority of the Village of Calumet’s Historic District Ordinance (Ordinance No 140), the Village Council, on January 15, 2002, established the Civic and Commercial Historic District to safeguard the historic and architectural heritage of the village’s downtown area.

The district designation set into place a process of review for all exterior alterations to properties within the historic district, including demolition and new construction.  
 
The Historic District Ordinance also established a Historic District Commission (HDC) composed of five village residents to administer the review process.

The Commission receives applications from property owners for proposed work, holds public hearings to review the applications, and issues a “Certificate of Appropriateness” upon approval of applications.The Commission’s appointed Coordinator assists with the application process.
Read Ordinance No. 140
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The Village of Calumet Civil and Commercial Historic District, established January 15th, 2002.

HDC Meeting Minutes

2018 HDC Meeting Minutes
2019 HDC Meeting Minutes
2020 HDC Meeting Minutes
2021 HDC Meeting Minutes
2022 HDC Meeting Minutes
2023 HDC Meeting Minutes

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness

​Village Ordinance No. 140 §5.a(3) created a review process for all exterior alterations to properties within the historic district, including demolition and new construction, with the HDC administering this review process. Please note, Village Ordinance No. 140 §5.b prevents the HDC from reviewing the interior of buildings without specific authorization from the Village Council.  Property Owner Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) Letter and Application for CoA are available below.
PROPERTY OWNER COA LETTER
APPLICATION for coa

Contact the HDC

Vacant - Coordinator
Contact: CalumetHDC@gmail.com

 
Meetings are typically held the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:30pm, at the Calumet Village Hall at 340 6th Street, Calumet.

For exact dates you can check our calendar or call the Village Office at (906) 337-1713

Planning Work on a Building in the Historic District?

SUGGESTED STEPS

1. REVIEW THE HISTORIC DISTRICT GUIDELINE
The guideline and the resources provided below to get an idea what the recommended designs for your building and learn what techniques are best suited to your building's construction materials.

2. CONTACT THE HDC
The HDC coordinator will be happy to connect you with a member of the Commission who can review your project and help guide you through the application process.

3. COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATE FOR APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATION
Complete the application and submit to the HDC. Attendance at the next HDC Meeting held after your submission is recommended.

4. ONCE YOUR CERTIFICATE IS APPROVED, START WORK!
TECHNIQUES
Dangers of Abrasives to Historic Masonry
Keeping Up Appearances
Repointing Historic Masonry
Keeping it Clean
Masonry Excerpt from HDC Guideline
Cleaning & Water Repellant Treatments for Historic Masonry
PROFESSIONALS
The Area Contractor spreadsheet contains information for many area contractors. Inclusion in this list does not imply a recommendation and is not  comprehensive. If you wish to be included or notice incorrect information please contact jeff@kedabiz.com.
Historic Architects
AREA CONTRACTORS
MASONRY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS
Cathedral Stone Products
Diedrich Technologies
Prosoco
 RESOURCES
HISTORIC DISTRICT GUIDELINE
The purpose of the Historic District Design Guideline is to provide guidance to property owners undertaking work within the Civic and Commercial Historic District that is subject to review by the Commission.

In addition, it is intended to assist the Historic District Commission in considering whether the proposed work is appropriate and maintains the historic character of the district.
HDC Design Guideline
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Changes made to the exterior of buildings within the Historic District are subject to review by the Historic District Commission and require approval of a "Certificate of Appropriateness".
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
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 Our Board

Abe Voelker, Chairperson - Term expires 2023, Planning Commission
Cassandra Dronet, Vice Chair - Term expires 2023, At-Large
Chris Green - Term expires 2022, At-Large
Dave Geisler - Term expires 2023, Advisory Commission
Pamela Que - Term Expires 2025, DDA 

HDC Administrator, Valentin Pulido
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Contact

Village of Calumet
340 Sixth Street
Calumet, MI 49913



Phone: 906.337.1713
Email: manager@villageofcalumet.com

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am to 4pm
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Holidays: Closed on Federal Holidays
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