Madison Trust for Historic Preservation

Our Mission

The Madison Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization established in 1974 to help preserve the architectural and historical heritage of the greater Madison area through advocacy and education.

Historic properties in a community are tangible links with the past. They provide a place with its identity and enable citizens to appreciate their heritage. Preservation, restoration, renovation and revitalization all have a place in the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation’s efforts to maintain our historic heritage.

The greater Madison area is rich with history. Madison’s downtown alone has 34 properties on the National Register of Historic Places and three national historic districts. It also has four locally designated historic districts and more than 140 landmarked properties.

The Downtown Historic Preservation Plan provides an inventory of historically significant properties to help the community identify and protect its heritage. This plan was created with the help of Trust members and it is something that the Trust will continue to foster.

The Trust works with local, state and national organizations to promote the sensitive treatment of our architectural history and connect the past to our everyday lives with hopes to protect our future.

Our Goals

Sponsor landmark nominations of historic buildings
Present educational programs about preservation
Support preservation projects in the greater Madison area
Promote neighborhood revitalization with an emphasis on historic preservation
Assist other organizations with preservation efforts
Bring public, private and governmental sectors together on development projects that include historic preservation

Our Activities

Sponsoring historic State Street Walking Tours
Publishing a member newsletter
Organizing and sponsoring community events, such as workshops and conferences
Supporting numerous projects All Around Town

We invite you to join us in making a difference in Madison’s historic heritage — become a member of the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation!

If you would like more information about the Trust, contact us at thetrust@madisontrust.org.

Mapleside
The demolition of this Greek Revival residence on University Avenue, replaced by a fast-food restaurant, brought the preservation-minded together with one common goal — to preserve Madison’s historic heritage — and the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation was formed.
(Photos courtesy of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin)

Our Board

James Westring
President

Michelle Martin
Treasurer

Amy Wyatt
Secretary

Joe Lusson
Immediate Past President

Michael Bridgeman
Elizabeth Cwik
Carolyn Freiwald
Erica Fox Gehrig
Larry Lester
John Martens
Nancy McMahon
Vicki Siekert
Jason Tish
Kris Warren