The Mission of Preservation Chelsea

It is our mission to preserve Chelsea as a village rich with history and charm, reflected by historic buildings, surrounding farmlands, and as found in our beautiful and vibrant village center. We aim to work through education, offering to ourselves and the community the history of Chelsea as well as the issues shaping our future. We intend actively to preserve historic landmarks and to have a voice in all issues that affect any possible de-centralization of our village. It is our intention to pursue this mission with full involvement and input from merchants and citizens of Chelsea and to act in ways that make sense for the preservation of Chelsea's charm and historic integrity while supporting a vibrant and successful downtown.

Federal Screw Works

Federal Screw Works
This property has been under threat of total demolition since 2008--there are historically signficant and architecturally interesting sections that should be preserved!

Jackson Street Panorama

Jackson Street Panorama
The DDA voted at the meeting on 9.20.12 to demolish the Daniels Addition Car Showroom despite the letter from the State Historic Preservation Office. (please read below)

Friday, November 18, 2011

Important meeting: Working Session of DDA on January 12, 2012

A "working session" will be held on Thursday, January 12, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. in the McKune Room at the library. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and "figure out" what the DDA wants to do with the Longworth Property and the entire Jackson Street Corridor to benefit the community. The properties will be listed with a broker soon. Some DDA members believe that the Daniels Addition interferes with the "line of sight" on Main Street, so it should come off. John Frank has photos disputing that opinion. The public is welcome. Please come if you are able!
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Janet Kreger, President of The Michigan Historic Preservation Network, met with the BOD of Preservation Chelsea on November 14, 2011

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