Lynn Houghton

MLS, Wayne State University (2006) ; Master of Arts, Western Michigan Univeristy(1980)
State, Local, and Regional History, History of Kalmazoo

Office: 4314 Friedmann Hall
E-mail: E-mail: lynn.houghton@wmich.edu
Phone: (269) 387-4650

Teaching

Since 2002, I have been teaching History 3290: Michigan History. In addition, I also teach FYE 2100: First Year Experience.

Research

My focus is state, regional and local history specializing on the history of Kalamazoo especially through its built environment.

Publications

Kalamazoo Lost and Found (with Pamela O'Connor), Kalamazoo Commission for Historic Preservation, 2001.

Other Prodessional Activies

Since 1980, I have led guided walking tours of various areas of Kalamazoo looking at their unique history and architecture. I have a regular series, sponsored by Gazelle Sports since 2002, of free historic walks, held both in the morning and evening from June to October.

I give talks around the community on various aspects of regional history.

Community Service

Kalamazoo Historic District Commission, Chair and Member, 1994-2004

Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission, Chair and Member, 1986-1994

Kalamazoo County Historical Society, Member and Treasurer, 1980-present

Kalamazoo Public Schools, parent volunteer, 1992-2009

Glowing Embers Girl Scouts, Leader, 1994-2003

Ministry with Community, 1995-present