Background
Worden, William Michael was born on November 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Scott Buell and Virginia Alexandra (Moynihan) Worden.
preservation consultant city agency administrator
Worden, William Michael was born on November 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Scott Buell and Virginia Alexandra (Moynihan) Worden.
Student, Ohio U., 1961-1963; Bachelor in Art History, Ohio State University, 1967; postgraduate, Ohio State University, 1967-1968.
Sole proprietor, William M. Worden, Organbuilder, Detroit, 1970-1976;
administrative coordinator Detroit Urban Conservation Project,, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1976-1977;
staff director, Historic Designation Advisory Board of Detroit, since 1977. Board directors Michigan Historic Preservation Network, 1988-1996, secretary, 1988-1995, chairman, 1995-1996. Board directors Steamship History Society American, since 1994.
Planner, tour guide for history church and organ tours Detroit History Society, since 1976. Member board advisors national Trust for History Preservation, 1978-1987, advisoremeritus. President The Steamer Columbia Foundation.
Owner, operator National Historic Landmark steamboat.
Trustee Cass Community Methodist Church, Detroit, 1988-1993. Board directors, corporation secretary Maintenance Central for Srs., Detroit, 1981-1985. Board directors, secretary, president Indian Village Association, Detroit, 1977-1982.
Board directors, secretary Great Lakes Maritime Institute, 1959-1974. Member architectural review committee Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit, since 1993. Member American Institute of Architects (honorary affiliate), Organ History Society, numerous organizations in preservation and maritime history.
Married Barbara Williams, March 27, 1976.