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Design Tips & Resources

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 [email protected].
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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340 Sixth Street
Calumet, MI 49913



Phone: 906.337.1713
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        • 512 Portland Street
        • 427 5th Street
        • Houghton County Landbank Properties
      • DDA Meetings >
        • DDA Agendas & Minutes
    • Historic District Commission >
      • Design Tips & Resources
      • HDC Meetings
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      • Planning Commission Meetings
    • Zoning Board of Appeals
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        • Financial Statements
  • News & Events
  • Calumet 150th
    • Red Jacket Ball
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      • Block 100 Fire
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      • RRC Baseline Report
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