Facade Improvement expanded to include some Landmarks
The Common Council passed a resolution on March 20 that expands thesuccessful Facade Improvement Grant Program to commercially zoned city Landmarks.
Facade Improvement expanded to include some Landmarks
The Common Council passed a resolution on March 20 that expands thesuccessful Facade Improvement Grant Program to commercially zoned city Landmarks.
2012 Historic Preservation Awards, May 3 at Madison Masonic Center
The 2012 Historic Preservation Awards event will take place at the Madison Masonic Center (301 Wisconsin Ave.) on May 3 at 5:30pm. See the interior spaces of the “Temple of Freemasonry” designed by early-twentieth-century master architects James and Edward Law, and built in 1925. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages, and a cash bar! See the [...]
UDC leaves door open for open space on 100 Block
The Urban Design Commission on Wednesday preserved the possibility for open space to replace two existing historic buildings on the 100 block of State St., despite sharp criticism of the concept from some commissioners. The commission gave the design team for the Block 100 Foundation a very hard time late Wednesday night before finally adopting [...]
Facade Improvement Grant Program may be expanded to some Landmarks
Three Alders are sponsoring a resolution that would expand the Facade Improvement Grant Program to commercially zoned city Landmarks. Alders Tim Bruer, Sue Ellingson, and Marsha Rummel have signed on to the resolution that would expand the target area of the successful program to include all commercially-zoned designated city Landmarks that are outside of the [...]
What is going on with the Collins House?
The Collins House at 704 E. Gorham St.- most of us remember it as the Collins House B&B – is in the process of being sold by the city to private owners. It is one of three city-owned houses sitting on city-owned land that is technically part of James Madison Park. Former Mayor Dave Cieslewicz [...]
Landmarks Commission reviews, refers 100 block proposal
The Landmarks Commission reviewed the Block 100 Foundation’s proposal for State St. but stopped short of a decision on the demolition of the Landmark Schubert building, referring it to their next meeting.
2012 Winter Workshops for owners of old homes
The Madison Trust for Historic Preservation has partnered with the Madison Chapter of NARI (the National Association of the Remodeling Industry) to bring you the 2012 Winter Workshop Series. This year’s workshops include: Jan. 10 – Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits. Presented by Jen Davel, Preservation Architect at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Feb. [...]
City accepts proposals for two James Madison Park Landmarks
Surplus Property committee accepts O’Kroley and Klebba/Waugh proposals. Collins House will again be a B&B.