What's Happening in Farmington Hills, MI…

Farmington Hills has a program in place to recognize properties with historic markers, and will soon put another in place.

The City of Farmington Hills Historic District Commission (HCD) designates homes of note located inside the city limits via its Historic Marker Program. These markers add value to the property, emphasize the significance of the designated houses to the city's growth, and enhance the properties' appearance. At present, historic markers designate 76 historic districts in the city.

The upcoming marker installation celebration will take place at the Henry C. Bach House, 30115 Ardmore Street, which is within Historic District #513. May and Henry Bach once owned the home, which was built in the colonial revival style, and features Asian influences. Bach was once a vice president with the Great Lake Land Corporation, which developed the Oaklands Subdivision.

The Bach House originally stood on a farm belonging to Isaac Bond, where it was an outbuilding. It was moved to its present location and set on a new foundation. Emily Butterfield designed the home to be the Bach Family's “estate” house. Banner printing can be used to create decorations for occasions like this.

The markers, which are green, are made of cast aluminum, and are available for use on both public and private properties. Although property owners are required to pay a part of the cost of the markers, installation and maintenance is handled by the Historic Distract Commission.