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OFFICIAL NOTICE AND AGENDA
Notice is hereby given that the Landmarks Commission of the City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, will
hold a regular or special meeting as indicated on the date and at the time and location given
below.
Date/Time: Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Location: The meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. (virtual and in person)
In person: City Hall Conference Room, 207 S. Forrest Street, Stoughton, WI
Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 275 080 931 589
Passcode: CS7hw9wg
Call To Order
Roll Call And Verification Of Quorum
Certification Of Compliance With Open Meetings Law
Action Items
Minutes Approval - Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes 08/17/26 (DRAFT)
AUGUST 17 2026 LANDMARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.DOCX
Historic Survey RFP Reponses (Review And Possible Selection)
LEGACY ARCHITECTURE.PDF
UWM-CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.PDF
Other Business
Landmarks Commission Budget 2026/2027
LANDMARKS BUDGET.PDF
Website Language
WEBSITE LANGUAGE.PDF
Adjournment
COMMISSIONERS: Greg Pigarelli-Chair; Peggy Veregin-Vice-Chair; Alan Hedstrom-Secretary;
David Udstuen; Todd Hubing; Jean Ligocki; Lisa Reeves-City Council Representative
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4.II.
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OFFICIAL NOTICE AND AGENDA
Notice is hereby given that the Landmarks Commission of the City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, will
hold a regular or special meeting as indicated on the date and at the time and location given
below.
Date/Time: Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Location: The meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. (virtual and in person)
In person: City Hall Conference Room, 207 S. Forrest Street, Stoughton, WI
Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 275 080 931 589
Passcode: CS7hw9wg
Call To Order
Roll Call And Verification Of Quorum
Certification Of Compliance With Open Meetings Law
Action Items
Minutes Approval - Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes 08/17/26 (DRAFT)
AUGUST 17 2026 LANDMARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.DOCX
Historic Survey RFP Reponses (Review And Possible Selection)
LEGACY ARCHITECTURE.PDF
UWM-CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.PDF
Other Business
Landmarks Commission Budget 2026/2027
LANDMARKS BUDGET.PDF
Website Language
WEBSITE LANGUAGE.PDF
Adjournment
COMMISSIONERS: Greg Pigarelli-Chair; Peggy Veregin-Vice-Chair; Alan Hedstrom-Secretary;
David Udstuen; Todd Hubing; Jean Ligocki; Lisa Reeves-City Council Representative
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4.I.
Documents:
4.II.
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Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes
Monday , August 17 th , 202 6 @ 5:00 p.m.
Members Present : Peggy Veregin; Alan Hedstrom; Greg Pigarelli; Todd Hubing; Jean Ligocki ; Lisa Reeves
Staff : Nic Miles
1. Call to order.
a. Chair Veregin called the meeting to order at 5:0 1 pm.
2. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum.
a. Veregin verified a quorum is present.
3. Certification and Compliance with Open Meetings Law.
a. Veregin stated the meeting has been noticed and is open to the public.
4. Approval of the Landmarks Commission meeting minutes of 0 7 /20 /2 6
a. Hubing moved to approve the minutes as presented , seconded by Reeves . Motion carried, Ligocki
abstained.
5. Approval of the Landmarks Commission special meeting minutes of 0 8/04/29
a. Hedstrom moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Ligocki . Motion carried, Reeves and
Hubing abstained.
6. COA Applications ( 3 )
a. 100 E. Main Street (window and door glass and framing replacement) :
i. Applicant presented project proposal , which includes glass and frame replacement of storefront
windows and entry /side door s . Hubing moved to approve the COA as presented, seconded by
Ligocki. Cut sheets were discussed by Veregin. Hubing ’s opinion was that all the details needed
to consider the COA request were included in the contractor ’s proposal. Veregin would like t o be
more consistent with when and why cut sheets are being required as part of a COA submittal.
Motion carried unanimously.
b. 500 and 532 E. Main Street (signage) :
i. All signage approved as presented/requested, but not to be internally illuminated . Lettering (A-E)
below corresponds with how the signs are organized/named in the COA application:
1. Sign A: Building face sign, above front doors. Requested as internally lit, but approved as
non-lit. Hedstrom moved to approve the sign as presented, but as non-lit. Motion
seconded by Pigarelli. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Sign B : Vertical side wall sign. Requested as internally lit, but approved as non-lit.
Hedstrom moved to approve the sign as presented, but as non-lit. Motion seconded by
Ligocki . Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Sign C : Blade sign, anchored in mortar joints . Hedstrom moved to approve the sign as
presented , seconded by Hubing . Motion carried unanimously.
4. Sign D: A-frame sign, which does not require COA approval.
5. Sign E : Ground-mounted monument sign . Not presented as internally lit, but commission
members wanted to record to confirm that this sign shall not be internally lit since many
of the other signs in this request were presented as such. Ligocki moved to approve the
sign as presented, seconded by Hedstrom . Motion carried unanimously.
c. 500 E. Main Street (front door replacement) :
i. Applicant presented project proposal, which will involve replacing the existing front entry doors.
Three designs were shared, all made from Douglas Fir with clear glass, and will maintain the
existing opening. Hubing moved to approve the COA as presented, using any of the three designs
that were presented. Motion seconded by Reeves. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Communications/Updates
a. Survey Grant Update:
i. RFP has been issued, with response deadline of September 11, 2026 and will be reviewed on
September 21, 2026. A candidate selection could occur on September 21, if not on October 19 .
MOA has an October 23 deadline for hiring a consultant.
b. Website language update
i. Ligocki shared some draft language to consider for use in updating the website, this will be
added to the September 2026 meeting agenda.
9 . Adjournment.
Motion by Jean Ligocki to adjourn, 2nd by Lisa Reeves.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST
FOR P ROPOSALS
605 Erie Avenue, Suite 101
Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081
(920) 783-6303
info@legacy-architecture.com
www.legacy-architectre.com
Legacy Architecture, Inc.
“When we build, let us think that we build forever.
Let it not be for present delight, nor for present use alone.
Let it be such work as our descendants will thank us for,
And let us think, as we lay stone on stone,
That a time is to come when those stones will be held sacred
Because our hands have touched them
And that men will say as they look upon the labor and wrought substance of them,
‘See! This our fathers did for us!’”
John Ruskin, The Seven Lamps of Architecture, 1849
September 11, 2026
Nic Miles
Zoning Administrator
City of Stoughton
City Hall
207 S. Forrest Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
Re: Architectural and Historical Survey
City of Stoughton, Dane County, WI
Dear Nic:
We understand that the City of Stoughton is seeking proposals from qualified firms to survey the city for any
properties or districts that may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. We are pleased
to respond to Request for Proposals.
Legacy Architecture, Inc. is an architectural, interior design, and historic preservation consulting firm offering
professional services to municipalities, building owners, and homeowners who seek its expertise in historic
preservation, commercial, and residential projects. Legacy Architecture strives to deliver an unmatched quality of
professional services, listen to client’s needs, produce a variety of thoughtful solutions, and stay abreast of the latest
preservation methodologies. Legacy Architecture’s goal is to enable its clients to live and work more sustainably
by providing creative, timeless designs and exceptional professional services aimed at preserving the past,
designing for the present, and planning for the future.
Over the years, our staff has earned a state-wide reputation in historic preservation services and has been
recognized with awards from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Wisconsin Main Street Program, Sheboygan Falls
Chamber-Main Street, International Masonry Institute, The Daily Reporter/Wisconsin Builder magazine, and
Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin for projects ranging from a $17 million hospitality adaptive reuse to
small commercial storefronts to historic preservation consulting reports. We see this as a testament to our level of
expertise with regards to historic buildings and commitment to preserve the legacy of our past.
Our proposal includes the following information: company name, address, phone number, and primary project
contact; names, titles, and responsibilities; background experience and capabilities; list of references; appropriate
fees and proposed timeline. As you will see, your project will build on our substantive track record of Survey work
in communities throughout Wisconsin.
We believe Legacy Architecture, Inc. is set apart from others offering historic preservation consulting services. We
appreciate the opportunity to respond to your Request for Proposal and, as your primary project contact, I welcome
the chance to discuss your project in more detail.
Sincerely,
Legacy Architecture, Inc.
Jennifer L. Lehrke
Jennifer L. Lehrke, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Principal Architect, Interior Designer & Historic Preservation Consultant
jlehrke@legacy-architecture.com
605 Erie Avenue, Suite 101
Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081
(920) 783-6303
info@legacy-architecture.com
Organizational Overview
Expertise
Legacy Architecture, Inc. is a full service architectural,
interior design, and historic preservation consulting firm.
Founded in 2011, we offer professional services to
municipalities, building owners, and homeowners who
are drawn to the firm for its expertise in commercial,
residential, and historic preservation projects. We are
supported by a team of ten individuals including a
Principal Historic Preservation Consultant; a Historic
Preservation Consultant; and an Administrative Services
Coordinator. Our Principal Architect is licensed in
Wisconsin and also holds a NCARB Certificate which
facilitates reciprocal registration in nearly every state
and Canada.
Mission
Legacy Architecture offers an unmatched ability to
deliver quality professional services, listen to client ’s
needs, generate a variety of thoughtful solutions, and
stay abreast of the latest construction technologies and
preservation methodologies. Our goal is to enable our
clients to live, work, and play more sustainably by
providing creative, timeless designs and exceptional
professional services aimed at preserving the past,
designing for the present, and planning for the future.
Legacy
We are existing building experts. Over the past several
years, nearly 80% of our firm ’s work involved
consulting, rehabilitating, or adding onto existing
buildings. Our staff has earned a state -wide reputation
for our architectural design and historic preservation
consulting services, and our projects have been
recognized with awards from the International Masonry
Institute, The Daily Reporter/Wisconsin Builder
magazine, Wisconsin Historical Society, Wisconsin
Main Street program, Associated General Contractors of
Wisconsin, American Planning Association Wisconsin
Chapter, Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation
Commissions, Sheboygan Falls Chamber -Main Street,
and the City of Green Bay for projects ranging from a
$17 million hospitality adaptive reuse to small
commercial storefronts to historic preservation
consulting reports. We see this as a testament to our
level of expertise with regards to existing buildings and
commitment to preserve the legacy of our past.
Former President of the American Institute of Architects,
Carl Elefante, is credited with coining the statement,
“The greenest building is the one that already exists, ”
and we dedicate our practice ’s work to that ethos.
Whether it ’s improving the building envelope or
selecting low -flow plumbing fixtures; every decision
helps contribute to the overall environmental “health” of
a project and attests to our desire and commitment to
provide environmentally responsible buildings as our
legacy to the earth and future generations.
Location
Legacy Architecture, Inc. is located at 605 Erie Avenue
in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in the historic Prange House,
which was constructed in 1923 for one of the founders of
the H.C. Prange Company, a midwestern department
store chain. An extensive restoration project utilizing
historic tax credits was undertaken in 2014 to convert the
building into professional office suites. Restored to its
original splendor and upgraded for maximum energy
efficiency, the Prange House showcases our work and
our commitment to preserving local history while
striving for a sustainable future.
Jennifer L. Lehrke, AIA, LEED AP , NCARB
President, Principal Architect, Interior Designer &
Historic Preservation Consultant
Jennifer L. Lehrke founded Legacy Architecture, Inc. in
2011. She has a broad range of historic preservation
experience in a variety of project types. Her award-
winning historic preservation work ranges from a $17
million hospitality adaptive reuse to historic preservation
consulting reports. In addition to project status reporting,
supervision of project team, and oversight from project
conception to completion, Jennifer’s responsibilities
include business development, design, report writing &
editing, and construction contract administration. Jennifer
meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional
Qualification Standards in the fields of Architecture,
Historic Architecture, and Architectural History and
attends annual Wisconsin Historical Society Historic
Preservation Consultant Training Workshops to maintain
her status as a qualified historic preservation consultant.
Jennifer lives in rural Sheboygan County.
Education
1999 Master of Architecture
Preservation Studies Certificate
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1997 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Art History & Criticism Minor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Association of Preservation Technology
International
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Sheboygan County Historical Society &
Museum
Sheboygan County Historical Research Center
Wisconsin Association of Historic
Preservation Commissions (WAHPC)
Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS)
Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation
License & Accreditation
2019 Wisconsin Registered Interior Designer
2013 National Council of Architectural Registration
Boards (NCARB)
2010 Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP)
2002 Wisconsin Registered Architect
Awards
2026 WAHPC Award of Excellence in Restoration/
Rehabilitation of the North Breakwater Light,
Port Washington
2026 WAHPC Award of Excellence in Restoration/
Rehabilitation of the Meeme House at
Pinecrest Historical Village, Manitowoc
2024 WAHPC Award of Excellence in Restoration/
Rehabilitation of the Madison Saddlery
Company, Madison
2024 Build Wisconsin Award for Historical
Preservation of the Madison Saddlery
Company, Madison
2023 WAHPC Honorary Historic Preservation
Award of the Mary Nohl Art Environment,
Fox Point
2022 WAHPC Award of Excellence for
Restoration/Rehabilitation of the Schuette
Brothers Department Store, Manitowoc
2020 WAHPC Award of Excellence for Restoration/
Rehabilitation of the Waukesha County
Historical Society and Museum, Waukesha
2020 WAHPC Award of Excellence for Restoration/
Rehabilitation for Sartori Company, Plymouth
2020 WAHPC Award of Excellence for
Identification & Designation for City of
Madison Underrepresented Communities
Intensive Survey
2020 American Planning Association Wisconsin
Chapter Planning Excellence Award for City
of Madison Historic Preservation Plan
2019 WAHPC Award of Excellence for Restoration/
Rehabilitation for Lorenzen Holdings & Pete’s
Garage, Green Bay
2018 UWM Alumni Association Community
Service Award
2018 AIA Wisconsin Citation for Distinguished
Service
2016 AIA Wisconsin Citation for Distinguished
Service
2016 City of Green Bay’s Mayor’s Beautification
Names, Titles, and Responsibilities
Award for Pete’s Garage, Green Bay
2016 Associated General Contractors of
Wisconsin Build Wisconsin Award for Best
Commercial Renovation Project for Pete’s
Garage, Green Bay
2012 Wisconsin Main Street Award for Best New
Building for Mersberger Financial Group,
Sheboygan Falls
2011 The Daily Reporter/Wisconsin Builder
magazine Top 20 Projects of 2010 for the
Fox River Lock Keeper Houses
2011 Sheboygan Falls Chamber-Main Street
Building Improvement Award for
Mersberger Financial Group, Sheboygan
Falls
2010 Coastal Connections Young Professionals
Network of Sheboygan County Making
Their Mark: Top Young Professionals
Award
2003 Wisconsin Main Street Award for Best
Rehabilitation over $7,500 for 101 Pine
Street, Sheboygan Falls
2002 The Daily Reporter/Wisconsin Builder
magazine Top 20 Projects of 2001 for the
Stefanie Weill Center for the Performing
Arts, Sheboygan
2002 International Masonry Institute Wisconsin
Golden Trowel Award for the Best of Tile/
Marble/Terrazzo for the Stefanie Weill
Center for the Performing Arts, Sheboygan
2002 Wisconsin Historical Society Historic
Preservation Certificate of Commendation
for the Stefanie Weill Center for the
Performing Arts, Sheboygan
Volunteer Work
2021 AIA Wisconsin President
2020 AIA Wisconsin Vice President/President-
elect
2019-2020 AIA Wisconsin Transition & Search
Committee Chair
2019 AIA Wisconsin Secretary/Treasurer
2017-2019 The Armory Community Project President
2017-2019 WAHPC Board Member
2017-2018 Wisconsin Historic Tax Credit Coalition
2015-2019 AIA Wisconsin Board of Directors Director
at Large Member
2017 AIA Wisconsin Fall Workshop Chair
2016 International Masonry Institute Award Jury
2016 East Central Wisconsin Regional History
Day Event Contest Judge
2009-2016 AIA Northeast Wisconsin Continuing
Education Coordinator
2014-2015 AIA National Board Community Committee
Member
2014 AIA Northeast Wisconsin President & AIA
Wisconsin Board of Directors Member
2013 AIA Northeast Wisconsin Vice President &
AIA Wisconsin Board of Directors Member
2012 AIA Northeast Wisconsin Secretary/
Treasurer
2011 Sustainable Living Group Vice President
2009-2011 City of Sheboygan Sustainable Sheboygan
Task Force Member
2008-2010 Sheboygan County Historical Research
Center President
2006-2008 Sheboygan County Historical Research
Center Secretary
2006-2008 Sheboygan County Historical Society &
Museum Secretary
2001-2007 City of Sheboygan Falls Historic
Preservation Commission Member
2000-2007 Sheboygan Falls Chamber-Main Street
Design Committee Member
2004-2006 Sheboygan County Historical Society &
Museum Board of Directors Member
2002-2006 Sheboygan County Historical Research
Center Board of Directors Member
Speaking Engagements
2025 National Trust for Historic Preservation
PastForward National Preservation
Conference: Or Diverse Collective History:
A Survey of Underrepresented Communities
of Madison
2025 Sheboygan County Historical Research
Center - Saloon Series: Plymouth
Wisconsin: The World Capital of Italian
Cheese
2025 Sheboygan County Historical Research
Center - Saloon Series: Robinson House 3.0:
Preservation is Perpetual
2025 Sheboygan County Historical Research
Center - Saloon Series: What the Laack?!
The Past, Present, and Future of the H.C.
Laack Block and Hotel Laack in the
Downtown Plymouth Historic District
2024 WHS Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Workshop: Masonry in Historic Tax Credit
Projects
2020 WHS Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Workshop: Fox River Valley Industrial
Survey
2019 WHS Historic Preservation Consultants
Seminar: Fox River Valley Industrial Survey
2019 WHS Local History & Historic Preservation
Conference: Our Diverse Collective History:
A Survey of the Underrepresented
Communities of Madison
2019 UWM School of Architecture Graduate
Student Colloquium
2019 UWM School of Architecture Arch 110
Guest Speaker
Names, Titles, and Responsibilities
2018 Ladies Night: The Architecture of
Sheboygan
2018 Sheboygan County Historical Society &
Museum - Speaker Series: National Register
of Historic Places in the City of Sheboygan
2018 Sheboygan County Historical Society &
Museum - Speaker Series: History of the
Sheboygan Municipal Auditorium &
Armory
2018 Ladies Night: The Architecture of Historic
Downtown Plymouth
2018 WHS Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Workshop: ADA in Tax Credit Projects
2017 WHS Historic Preservation Consultants
Seminar: Making a Case for Eligibility,
S&R Cheese Company
2017 WHS Local History & Historic Preservation
Conference: Do I Have to Make My
Building Accessible and How?
2017 WHS Local History & Historic Preservation
Conference: Planning a Historic Building
Rehabilitation Project
2017 AIA Wisconsin Fall Workshop Panel
Discussion: Business Evolution
2017 Sheboygan County Historical Society &
Museum Historic Home Tour Program: E.A.
Zundel & Marian Crocker Home
2017 Waukesha Preservation Alliance
Preservation Days, Museum Speaker Series:
Historic Tax Credits
2016 Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra Holiday
Tour of Homes: Klingholz House
2016 WHS Local History & Historic Preservation
Conference: There’s Something about Mary,
Evolution of the Mary Nohl Art
Environment
2016 American Association of University Women
-Sheboygan: Legacy Architecture
2016 Sheboygan County Historical Society &
Museum Historic Home Tour Program:
Eliza Prange Home
2016 National Main Street Center’s Main Street
Now Conference: Historic Sheboygan
County Mobile Workshop
2016 AIA Northeast Wisconsin Building Tour
Program: Pete’s Garage
2014 WHS Local History & Historic Preservation
Conference: No Building Project is Too
Small for Big ideas
2012 City of Racine Landmarks Preservation
Commission Workshops: National Register,
Criteria, and Process for Listing
2011 Sustainable Living Group Thinking Green
Thursdays Program: USGBC’s LEED
Rating System
2009 Green Drinks - Sheboygan Monthly Event:
USGBC’s LEED Rating System
2009 Sheboygan County Home Builders
Association Home Expo Seminar Series:
Residential Design for New Construction &
Remodeling
2009 Sheboygan County Home Builders
Association Home Expo Seminar Series:
Residential Green Building Rating Systems
2009 Sheboygan County Home Builders
Association Home Expo Seminar Series:
Energy Efficient Home Design
2009 Sheboygan County Home Builders
Association Home Expo Seminar Series:
Historic Home Remodeling
2008 Sheboygan County Historical Research
Center Second Saturdays Program:
Sheboygan County’s Historic Landmarks
2007 Sheboygan County Historical Society &
Museum Third Saturdays Program: Taylor
House 1850’s - Living the High Life
2007 Sheboygan County Historical Society &
Museum Third Saturdays Program:
Sheboygan County’s WPA Projects
2006 Free & Accepted Masons of Sheboygan
Lodge No. 11 Fundraising Program: The
Masons, The Lodge & Historic Preservation
Intensive Survey Experience
2025 City of Mineral Point, Phase 1
2023 Phase 7— Southeast Side,
City of Green Bay
2023 City of Reedsburg
2022 Phases 5, 6 & Part of 7 - Northeast Side &
Southwest Side,
City of Green Bay
2022 City of Port Washington
2022 City of Manitowoc
2022 Phases 2, 3 & 4 - Downtown & Astor , Olde
North, and Northwest Neighborhoods,
City of Green Bay
2021 Phase 1 - Fort Howard Neighborhood,
City of Green Bay
2021 Phase 4 - West Side Residential Properties,
City of Wauwatosa
2020 Phase 3 - South Side Residential Properties,
City of Wauwatosa
2020 Properties Associated with
Underrepresented Communities: African
American, First Nation, Hmong, Latino,
LGBTQ, and Women, City of Madison
2019 Towns of Somers, Paris, Brighton,
Wheatland, and Randall,
Kenosha County
2019 Fox River Valley Industrial Properties:
Cities of Appleton, Fond du Lac, Green
Bay, Kaukauna, Menasha, Neenah, and
Oshkosh
2019 City of New Richmond
Names, Titles, and Responsibilities
2018 Phase 2 - East Side Residential Properties,
City of Wauwatosa
2017 Phase 1 - Non-Residential Properties,
City of Wauwatosa
2016 Arlington & Putnam Heights, Dells Park &
Riverview, and Upper Westside Neighborhoods,
City of Eau Claire
2016 City of Beloit
2015 Manree Park Neighborhood,
City of Racine
2014 Southeast Quadrant of Jefferson County,
Towns of Cold Spring, Hebron, Palmyra,
and Sullivan
2013 Southwest Quadrant of Jefferson County,
Towns of Jefferson, Koshkonong, Oakland,
and Sumner
2013 Village of Allouez
2012 Northwest Quadrant of Jefferson County,
Towns of Aztalan, Lake Mills, Milford, and
Waterloo
2012 City of Burlington
2011 Village of Whitefish Bay
2006 Phase 4 - Southwest Side,
City of Sheboygan
2004 Phase 3 - Northwest & Far North Sides,
City of Sheboygan
2004 Phase 2 - Southeast Side,
City of Sheboygan
2002 Phase 1 - Downtown & Northeast Side,
City of Sheboygan
Names, Titles, and Responsibilities
Names, Titles, and Responsibilities
Rowan Davidson, PhD, Associate AIA
Senior Historic Preservation Consultant
Rowan first joined Legacy Architecture in May 2013 to
and February 2024 and rejoined us in May 2025. His
responsibilities include historical research, report
writing, and project management with a smattering of
computer-aided drafting. Rowan meets the Secretary of
the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in the
fields of History, Architectural History, and Historic
Architecture and attends annual Wisconsin Historical
Society Historic Preservation Consultant Training
Workshops to maintain his status as a qualified historic
preservation consultant. Rowan lives in Dane County.
Education
2018 Doctorate in Art History
University of Wisconsin
2007 Master of Architecture
University of Illinois at Chicago
2005 Bachelor of Science in History
University of Chicago
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Vernacular Architectural Forum (VAF)
Awards
2024 WAHPC Commissions Award for Madison
Saddlery, Madison
2020 WAHPC Award of Excellence for
Identification & Designation for City of
Madison Underrepresented Communities
Intensive Survey
2020 WAHPC Award of Excellence for
Restoration/Rehabilitation for Sartori
Company, Plymouth
2020 American Planning Association Wisconsin
Chapter Planning Excellence Award for City
of Madison Historic Preservation Plan
Recent Speaking Engagements
2025 National Trust for Historic Preservation
PastForward National Preservation
Conference: Or Diverse Collective History:
A Survey of Underrepresented Communities
of Madison
2020 Upper Midwest American Planning
Association Conference: Racial Equity &
Social Justice in Preserving, Planning,
Developing the City of Madison's Historic
Preservation Plan
2020 WHS Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Workshop: Fox River Valley Industrial
Survey
2019 WHS Historic Preservation Consultants
Seminar: Fox River Valley Industrial Survey
2019 WHS Local History & Historic Preservation
Conference: Our Diverse Collective History:
A Survey of the Underrepresented
Communities of Madison
2017 WHS Historic Preservation Consultants
Seminar: Making a Case for Eligibility,
S&R Cheese Company
Intensive Survey Experience
2025 City of Mineral Point, Phase 1
2023 City of Reedsburg
2023 Phase 7, City of Green Bay
2022 Phases 5, 6 & Part of 7 - Northeast Side &
Southwest Side, City of Green Bay
2022 City of Port Washington
2022 City of Manitowoc
2022 Phases 2, 3 & 4 - Downtown & Astor , Olde
North, and Northwest Neighborhoods,
City of Green Bay
2021 Phase 1 - Fort Howard Neighborhood
City of Green Bay
2021 Phase 4 - West Side Residential Properties,
City of Wauwatosa
2020 Phase 3 - South Side Residential Properties,
City of Wauwatosa
2020 Properties Associated with Underrepresented
Communities: African American, First
Nation, Hmong, Latino, LGBTQ, and
Women, City of Madison
2019 Rural Kenosha County: Towns of Somers,
Paris, Brighton, Wheatland, and Randall
2019 Fox River Valley Industrial Properties:
Cities of Appleton, Fond du Lac, Green Bay,
Kaukauna, Menasha, Neenah, and Oshkosh
2019 City of New Richmond
2018 Phase 2 - East Side Residential Properties,
City of Wauwatosa
2017 Phase 1 - Non-Residential Properties,
City of Wauwatosa
2016 Arlington & Putnam Heights, Dells Park &
Riverview, and Upper Westside Neighborhoods,
City of Eau Claire
2016 City of Beloit
2015 Manree Park Neighborhood,
City of Racine
2014 Southeast Quadrant of Jefferson County:
Towns of Cold Spring, Hebron, Palmyra, and
Sullivan
2013 Southwest Quadrant of Jefferson County:
Towns of Jefferson, Koshkonong, Oakland,
and Sumner
Names, Titles, and Responsibilities
Names, Titles, and Responsibilities
Lisa Hartman
Administrative Services Coordinator
Lisa has been with Legacy Architecture since October
2021. Her responsibilities include bookkeeping, billing,
payroll, marketing & social media, project assistance,
and clerical services. Lisa lives in Sheboygan County.
Education
2010 Bachelor of Science in Information
Studies
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
1994 Associates in Accounting
Lakeshore Technical College
Professional Affiliates
Professional Women’s Connection
Sheboygan Chapter
Volunteer Activities
2025-2026 Rebuilding Together Sheboygan County
Golf Outing Co-Chair
2024-present Circle of Souls Animal Rescue Volleyball
Tournament Organizer
2024 Professional Women’s Connection (PWC)
Conference Chair
2023-2025 PWC Executive Board of Directors Co-
President
2022-2023 PWC Executive Board of Directors
Interim President
2020-present Rebuilding Together—Sheboygan County
Board of Directors, Treasurer
2020-2022 John Michael Kohler Arts Center
(JMKAC) Friends of Art Council
(FOA) President
2018 JMKAC FOA President-Elect
2018-2020 PWC Executive Board of Directors
President
2018 PWC Conference Chair
2016 PWC Conference Chair
2014-present PWC Executive Board of Directors Web
Chair
2014-present PWC Sheboygan Chapter Board of
Directors Web Chair
2012-2013 PWC Sheboygan Chapter Board of
Directors Program Chair
2011 PWC Sheboygan Chapter member
2005-present JMKAC FOA Hospitality Chair
2004 JMKAC FOA President
2003 JMKAC FOA Secretary
1997 JMKAC FOA member & event volunteer
Awards
2024 United Way of Sheboygan County Spirit
of Sheboygan County Volunteer Award
for Outstanding Volunteer Board of
Directors for PWC
2023 Sheboygan County Chamber of
Commerce Athena Organization
Leadership Award for PWC
2023 JMKAC FOA Volunteer of the Year -
Hospitality
Intensive Survey Experience
2025 City of Mineral Point, Phase 1
2023 Phase 7 - Southeast Side,
City of Green Bay
2023 City of Reedsburg
2022 Phases 5, 6 & Part of 7 - Northeast Side &
Southwest Side,
City of Green Bay
2022 City of Port Washington
2022 City of Manitowoc
2022 Phases 2, 3 & 4 - Downtown & Astor ,
Olde North, and Northwest
Neighborhoods,
City of Green Bay
Architectural & Historical Intensive
Surveys Experience
Our staff has completed 29 Intensive Surveys for a
variety of municipalities and County governments
across the state. These surveys have covered a wide
range of identified properties and districts eligible for
the National Register of Historic Places in district
contexts from residential neighborhoods, to industrial
facilities, commercial downtowns, churches, schools,
parks, and government buildings.
2025 Phase 1 - City of Mineral Point
2023 Phase 7 - Near Southeast Side -
City of Green Bay
2023 City of Reedsburg
2022 City of Port Washington
2022 City of Manitowoc - Northside Neighborhoods
2022 Phases 5, 6, & part of 7 – Near Southwest and
Near Northeast Neighborhoods -
City of Green Bay
2022 Phases 2, 3 & 4 - Downtown & Astor, Olde
North, and Northwest Neighborhoods -
City of Green Bay
2021 Phase 1 - Fort Howard Neighborhood -
City of Green Bay
2021 Phase 4 - West Side Residential Properties -
City of Wauwatosa
2020 Phase 3 - Southeast Side Residential Properties -
City of Wauwatosa
2020 Properties Associated with Six Under-
Represented Communities - African American,
First Nation, Hispanic, Latino, LGBTQ, and
Women - City of Madison
2019 Fox River Valley Industrial Properties -
Cities of Appleton, Fond du Lac, Green Bay,
Kaukauna, Menasha, Neenah & Oshkosh,
2019 Rural Kenosha County - Towns of Brighton,
Paris, Randall, Somers & Wheatland
2019 City of New Richmond
2018 Phase 2 - Northeast Side Residential Properties -
City of Wauwatosa
2017 Phase 1 - Non-Residential Properties -
City of Wauwatosa
2016 Arlington & Putnam Heights, Dells Park &
Riverview, and Upper Westside Neighborhoods
City of Eau Claire
2016 City of Beloit
2015 Manree Park Neighborhood - City of Racine
2013 Village of Allouez
2014 Southeast Quadrant of Jefferson County -
Towns of Cold Spring, Hebron, Palmyra &
Sullivan
2013 Southwest Quadrant of Jefferson County -
Towns of Koshkonong, Jefferson, Oakland &
Sumner
2012 Northwest Quadrant of Jefferson County -
Towns of Aztalan, Lake Mills, Milford &
Waterloo
2012 City of Burlington
2011 Village of Whitefish Bay
2006 Phases 4 - Southwest Side - City of Sheboygan
2004 Phases 3 - Northwest & Far North Sides -
City of Sheboygan
2004 Phase 2 - Southeast Side - City of Sheboygan
2002 Phase 1 - Downtown & Northeast Side -
City of Sheboygan
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Phase 7 - Southeast Side
City of Green Bay, 2024
Survey Area: 23.1 square miles
Resources Documented: 226 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 1 historic complex
5 individual properties
The final section of the Intensive Survey of Green Bay
focused on the suburban areas of the east side,
specifically the large area of the southeast side of the
city, most of which was developed in the mid – to late
twentieth century, but also included resources that pre -
dated that period of rapid growth.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
City of Reedsburg, 2024
Survey Area: 18 square miles
Resources Documented: 187 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 2 historic districts
8 individual properties
The City of Reedsburg is located along the Baraboo
River in central Sauk County, within Wisconsin ’s
driftless region of wooded hills and fertile prairie. The
Ho-Chunk Nation lived along the river from at least the
seventeenth century and maintained a large village near
the present -day city. European traders and loggers
moved through the area in the 1700s and early 1800s,
but permanent Euro -American settlement did not begin
until the 1840s. Sauk County was chartered in 1840,
organized in 1844, and Wisconsin achieved statehood in
1848.
Disputes over timber rights culminated in the destruction
of Reed’s dam in 1851, yet the community continued to
expand, adding stagecoach service and new businesses.
By 1860, Reedsburg was home to 461 residents and
served as a commercial center for surrounding farms. A
thriving hop-growing industry drove rapid growth until
its collapse in 1868, the same year Reedsburg was
incorporated as a village. German immigration increased
significantly during the 1860s and 1870s, and the arrival
of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway in 1872 further
accelerated agricultural and industrial development.
Despite several major fires and periodic flooding,
Reedsburg rebuilt with durable brick commercial
buildings, expanded utilities, and achieved city status in
1887.
Around 1900, Reedsburg ’s population surpassed 2,200,
supported by woolen mills, dairy processing operations,
and vegetable -based industries. The early twentieth
century saw the continued development of civic
institutions, including a Normal School, public library,
Chamber of Commerce, hospital, airport, and other
community amenities.
Following World War II, Reedsburg ’s population grew
to more than 4,000. The city expanded its parks system,
rebuilt after fires, and celebrated local heritage through
the establishment of the Reedsburg Historical Society
and the annual Butter Festival. Suburban development
and commercial growth continued into the late twentieth
century. A 1983 historic survey resulted in multiple
National Register of Historic Places designations. After
significant flooding in 2008 reshaped portions of the
riverfront, Reedsburg has continued to evolve, with a
current population of approximately 10,000.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Phases 5 and 6 - West Side and Northeast Side
City of Green Bay, 2023
Survey Area: 26 square miles
Resources Documented: 444 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 3 historic districts
6 individual properties
The third section of the Intensive Survey of Green Bay
included the northeast and southwest sides of the city.
These areas were predominantly constructed during the
early to mid -twentieth century, and reflect the earlier
eras of suburban growth of the community. The survey
identified several commercial resources along with
manufactured housing and entertainment venues.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Phases 2, 3, and 4 - Green Bay, Astor, and near West
City of Green Bay, 2022
Survey Area: 23 square miles
Resources Documented: 1,150 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 6 historic districts
19 individual properties
As a continuation of the intensive survey effort of the
City of Green, the following phases in 2022 covered a
large area on the east side of the Fox River, in the heart
of the historic city, and a portion of the west side of the
inland from Green Bay and the Fox River.
This included much of the historic core of the city, its
historic neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and
industrial areas and identified a large number of historic
districts.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
City of Manitowoc, 2022
Survey Area: 7.8 square miles
Resources Documented: 513 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 3 historic districts
20 individual properties
Manitowoc is a small port city located on the western
shore of Lake Michigan, set amid wooded uplands
flanking a marsh at the mouth of the Manitowoc River.
In 1851, it was incorporated as a village and established
as the governmental center of Manitowoc County.
Throughout the 1850s, the local economy expanded to
include shipbuilding, food processing, sawmilling, and
agricultural trade that supported the wider region. By the
1860s, additional industries —particularly metal
manufacturing and building materials —took root as
immigration from Germany, Ireland, and Poland
contributed to the city’s growth.
The city’s diversified economic base helped Manitowoc
weather the Great Depression more effectively than
many other small industrial communities, and its
population continued to grow during the 1930s. In World
War II, Manitowoc’s shipbuilding tradition and strategic
location made it an important center for constructing
military vessels and distributing key commodities such
as cement, coal, oil, and iron ore. Beginning in the 1940s
and continuing to the present, the city has served as the
western terminus for commercial—and later passenger—
ferry service across Lake Michigan, a role reflected in
the presence of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
Following the war, both population growth and
industrial activity slowed as demand for Great Lakes
shipbuilding and raw materials declined. The completion
of Interstate 43 during the 1960s encouraged new
commercial corridors and suburban development to the
west. Since 2000, however, Manitowoc ’s historic
downtown has experienced renewed investment, with
new housing and businesses contributing to a broader
revival. Today, the city has a population of
approximately 34,626 and continues to serve as the
primary urban center of Manitowoc County.
Background Experience
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
City of Port Washington, 2022
Survey Area: 5.9 square miles
Resources Documented: 518 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 2 historic districts
2 complexes
22 individual properties
Located at the mouth of Sauk Creek along the Lake
Michigan shoreline, Port Washington sits between two
bluffs approximately three -quarters of a mile apart,
giving the small city a distinctive and varied topography.
As the county seat of Ozaukee County, Port Washington
maintains a well -preserved historic downtown centered
around its harbor. Early development clustered near the
waterfront and gradually expanded westward along
Grand Avenue and northward along Wisconsin Street,
following natural low points in the landscape and early
transportation routes, including the creek and later the
north–south rail lines.
Port Washington received its village charter in 1848, the
same year Wisconsin became a state. Early settlers were
largely Yankees from New York and New England, but
1848 also marked the arrival of the first immigrants from
Luxembourg and Germany. Over the following decades,
these immigrant groups grew and became the
predominant ethnic communities in the area. Waterborne
commerce was central to the village ’s early economy,
and by 1849 Port Washington had constructed its first
lighthouse on the north bluff to support increasing ship
traffic—740 vessels arrived the following year. Port
Washington was incorporated as a city in 1882.
A major turning point came in 1889, when local
investors founded the Wisconsin Chair Company and
built the first sections of their factory along the inner
harbor east of North Franklin Street. The company
would become a dominant employer, at one point
providing jobs for roughly 30 percent of the county ’s
workforce.
By the 1920s, Port Washington ’s character began
shifting from an industrial hub to a predominantly
middle-class residential community. Few new industrial
or commercial buildings were added during this period;
instead, the city expanded with Revival -style
neighborhoods, new public parks, and modern
infrastructure. After World War II, construction
accelerated, especially in new housing developments to
the north and west. Many longstanding manufacturing
and fishing enterprises closed or relocated, and growth
spread outward in all directions through Ranch -style
subdivisions. Increasingly, Port Washington evolved into
a “home city ” or bedroom community, with many
residents commuting to employment centers in Ozaukee
and Milwaukee Counties.
Today, Port Washington has an estimated population of
11,911 and continues to blend historic character with
steady residential growth.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Phase 1 - Fort Howard Neighborhood
City of Green Bay, 2021
Survey Area: 5.63 square miles
Resources Documented: 338 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 13 individual properties
Green Bay, located where the Fox River meets Lake
Michigan, is one of Wisconsin ’s oldest European
settlements and long served as a central gathering place
for the Menominee, Ho -Chunk, and other First Nations.
French explorer Jean Nicolet arrived in 1634, marking
the beginning of decades of French trade, missionary
work, and fort construction. The British gained control
of the region in the mid -1700s, but a community of
French and Native residents remained prominent until
after the War of 1812, when the United States
established Fort Howard and American settlement
expanded. In the 1820s and 1830s, Green Bay grew
along the east side of the Fox River while Fort Howard
developed on the west. Both were supported by logging,
agriculture, and the waning fur trade. Two competing
settlements—Navarino and Astor —merged in 1838 to
form Green Bay, which was incorporated as a city in
1854. Railroads, the lumber industry, and later paper
manufacturing powered rapid growth in the late 19th
century, culminating in the 1895 consolidation of Green
Bay and Fort Howard.
By the early 20th century, Green Bay had become
Wisconsin’s second -largest city and an important
industrial and transportation center. The founding of the
Green Bay Packers in 1919 added a defining element to
the city ’s identity. Although the Great Depression
slowed the local economy, post -war development,
suburban expansion, and annexations —including the
addition of Preble in 1964—reshaped the community.
Urban renewal efforts in the 1960s and 1970s
transformed the downtown area, while new highways
and business parks encouraged growth on the outskirts.
From the late 20th century to today, Green Bay has
continued to serve as a major regional hub, supported by
manufacturing, paper production, transportation
industries, and ongoing immigration. The city ’s
population has grown steadily —surpassing 100,000 by
2000—and recent efforts have focused on revitalizing
the downtown, expanding parks and public spaces, and
strengthening its reputation as the home of one of the
NFL’s most iconic franchises.
The first phase covered the west side of the Fox River, in
what is commonly known as old Fort Howard.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Phase 4 - West Side Residential Properties
City of Wauwatosa, 2021
Survey Area: 6.93 square miles
Resources Documented: 463 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 5 individual properties
After the Town of Wauwatosa separated from the Town
of Milwaukee in 1842, development was initially
concentrated near the community ’s eastern core. This
area incorporated as a village in 1892 and later as a city
in 1897. The city expanded steadily, gradually annexing
additional land from the surrounding town through the
1920s. Meanwhile, the western portions of the town —
today’s west side of Wauwatosa —remained largely
rural.
Following World War II, suburban residential
development and annexation extended westward, driven
by the need for housing for returning veterans and the
broader trend of urban residents relocating to the
suburbs. The most significant annexation occurred in
1952, when the remaining eight and a half square miles
of the Town of Wauwatosa were incorporated into the
city. This expansion tripled the city ’s size and increased
its population to 52,000.
Residential growth on the west side accelerated with the
completion of nearby Interstate 94 in 1960 and Highway
41 in 1963, as well as the development of Mayfair Mall,
one of the region ’s premier shopping destinations. By
1970, the city’s population reached a peak of 58,676, and
the west side had become largely developed. Since then,
Wauwatosa’s west side has continued to mature,
remaining one of Milwaukee ’s most desirable suburban
communities.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Phase 3 - Southeast Side Residential Properties
City of Wauwatosa, 2020
Survey Area: 3.82 square miles
Resources Documented: 1,049 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 3 historic districts
5 individual properties
Residential development gradually expanded along the
bluffs above the Menomonee River, south and east of
Wauwatosa’s downtown, throughout the 1870s. During
this period, the rural character of the area attracted
members of Milwaukee ’s socio -economic elite, who
began establishing large estates. Many farmers sold land
on Wauwatosa ’s southeast side for residential
development, a trend that continued into the early 20th
century. This growth was supported by the expansion of
social, educational, and health services on the county
grounds to the south, the village’s incorporation and later
city status, the development of municipal utilities, and
extensions of Milwaukee ’s streetcar system into
Wauwatosa.
The most developed sections of Wauwatosa were
incorporated as a village in 1892 and became
Wisconsin’s first fourth -class city in 1897. To further
encourage residential growth, city water, sewer, gas,
electricity, and telephone services were introduced in
1899. Wauwatosa quickly developed a reputation as a
residential commuter suburb and is often recognized as
Milwaukee’s first suburb. In 1921, the city became the
second in the state to adopt a zoning ordinance, which
separated residential and commercial areas and
preserved the southeast side as primarily residential.
Residential development on the southeast side
accelerated in the early 20th century and was largely
complete by the 1950s. Today, Wauwatosa ’s southeast
side remains one of Milwaukee ’s most desirable upper -
middle-class neighborhoods.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Fox River Valley Industrial Properties
Cities of Appleton, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Kaukauna,
Menasha, Neenah & Oshkosh, 2019
Survey Area: 155 square miles
Resources Documented: 176 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 2 historic districts
6 complexes
20 individual properties
The Fox River Valley has a rich history, originally
home to large First Nations communities, including the
Menominee, Ho -Chunk, and Fox peoples. For these
communities, the river served as a major transportation
route and a vital source for fishing and hunting, shaping
the region’s character through the mid-1800s.
Widespread Anglo-American settlement began after the
federal government initiated land sales in Wisconsin in
1835. The paper industry became a key driver of the
region’s social, economic, and cultural development.
By the 1860s, the Fox River Valley played a central
role in establishing Wisconsin as a leader in paper
production in the Midwest. During the 1870s, local
communities grew into thriving commercial and
industrial centers. The region ’s steady growth was
supported by fertile soils, abundant raw materials, and
its strategic location along a major waterway, which
facilitated the transportation of natural resources,
agricultural products, and manufactured goods
throughout the state, across the nation, and around the
world.
By the mid-20th century, the Fox River Valley featured
numerous industrial communities that were critical to
Wisconsin’s economy. Key industries included brewing
and bottling; carriages, wagons, and motorized
vehicles; distribution, shipping, and packing; food
production; masonry, stone, and cement; metal
products; lumber and wood products; paper
manufacturing; and textiles and clothing.
The region ’s architectural heritage reflects this
industrial diversity, with examples ranging from
industrial lofts and production sheds to high-style office
and administrative buildings. Notably, some buildings
were designed by prominent regional architects,
including one of the few in the state by the
internationally renowned firm Skidmore, Owings &
Merrill, created for the influential regional company
Kimberly-Clark.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Towns of Brighton, Paris, Randall, Somers &
Wheatland
Kenosha County, 2019
Survey Area: 112 square miles
Resources Documented: 418 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 1 historic district
5 complexes
3 farmsteads
16 individual properties
Rural Kenosha County is made up of the unincorporated
towns of Brighton, Paris, Randall, Somers, and
Wheatland. The landscape features gently rolling hills
and several small lakes, contributing to the region ’s
scenic character. As of 2010, the combined population of
these towns was approximately 9,432.
The area was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi
from the 18th century until they ceded their lands to the
federal government in 1833. White settlement began
along Pike Creek in 1835, eventually forming the City of
Kenosha, which has remained the economic and cultural
hub of the county. Early settlers cleared the land for
subsistence farming and speculative development,
establishing small communities such as Basset,
Brighton, Paris, New Munster, and Slades Corners, most
of which remained unincorporated.
By the early 20th century, Kenosha County experienced
growth through successful dairy farming and the
development of recreational destinations around its
inland lakes. Suburban and vacation development
continued in the following decades, leading to the
incorporation of several villages, including Silver Lake
in 1926, Twin Lakes in 1937, and Paddock Lake in
1960. Mid -20th-century infrastructure improvements,
including the construction of I -94 and expanded state
highways, encouraged suburban residential development
while reducing the number of farms. During this period,
a significant portion of Brighton served as a regional air
defense base, which was later converted into a state
recreational area in the 1970s.
As Kenosha County increasingly became part of the
greater Milwaukee and Chicago metropolitan areas, rural
communities continued to urbanize and incorporate.
Notable incorporations include Pleasant Prairie in 1989,
Bristol in 2009, Somers in 2015, and Salem Lakes in
2017. Today, the county retains a diverse mix of
suburban and rural residential areas, natural landscapes,
recreational spaces, and agricultural lands in its
unincorporated towns.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Properties Associated with Six Under-Represented
Communities - African American, First Nation,
Hispanic, Latino, LGBTQ, and Women
City of Madison, 2020
Survey Area: 78.9 square miles
Resources Documented: 116 resources
Identified Eligible for Landmark: 98 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 9 individual properties
Very few projects of this nature have been undertaken
nationwide, and Madison’s initiative is believed to be
the first of its kind in Wisconsin. This project was
conducted alongside Madison’s first citywide historic
preservation plan, which also emphasized the
importance of recognizing traditionally
underrepresented groups.
The purpose of the survey was to provide a
comprehensive overview of the six communities within
the City of Madison and to develop a written Historic
Context for each community. These contexts serve as
tools for evaluating the historical significance of local
resources. In addition, the survey will inform future
planning decisions and help increase public awareness
of the city’s rich and diverse history.
This report is intended to be a living document and the
foundation of an ongoing historic preservation effort
that will continue for years to come. The City aims to
update and expand the Underrepresented Communities
Survey in the future, incorporating additional research
and clarifications. This report will serve as a guide for
future surveys in Madison, ensuring that resources
associated with the histories of African American, First
Nation, Hispanic, Latino, LGBTQ+, and women’s
communities are identified, shared, and preserved. It is
also hoped that this work will support the
documentation and recognition of additional
underrepresented groups over time.
Awards
2020 WAHPC Award of Excellence for
Identification & Designation for City of
Madison Underrepresented Communities
Intensive Survey
2020 American Planning Association Wisconsin
Chapter Planning Excellence Award for City
of Madison Historic Preservation Plan
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
City of New Richmond, 2019
Survey Area: 9.2 square miles
Resources Documented: 563 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 2 historic districts
2 complexes
8 individual properties
The City of New Richmond is situated along the Willow
River in the northwest corner of St. Croix County,
Wisconsin. As of 2010, the city had a population of
8,375. New Richmond was first permanently settled in
1855, with several early developments established in the
late 1850s. These communities incorporated collectively
as the Village of New Richmond in 1872 and later
became a city in 1884.
The arrival of the first railroad in 1872 positioned New
Richmond as a regional commercial and industrial hub.
The Willow River played a key role in the local logging
industry, and the Willow River Lumber Company,
established in 1881, became the city ’s largest employer.
Even after nearby logging resources were depleted in the
1890s, the sawmill continued operations. During this
period, creameries, canning, and food processing
facilities were established to support the area ’s
agricultural economy, and a thriving commercial district
developed to serve the community.
On June 12, 1899, a devastating cyclone struck New
Richmond, destroying 200 homes and 50 businesses and
resulting in 117 fatalities. National aid supported the
city’s rapid rebuilding, which was largely completed
within a year.
In 1913, the Willow River Lumber Company was
destroyed by fire, marking the beginning of an extended
period of economic stagnation. The city began to recover
by the mid -20th century, experiencing renewed growth
driven by the food processing industry. Between the
1940s and 1960s, annexation and suburban residential
development expanded the city’s boundaries. During this
time, new commercial, civic, educational, religious, and
recreational facilities were established to meet the needs
of the growing community.
Although many local industries closed in the late 20th
century, New Richmond has continued to grow. By
2010, the city’s population had reached 8,375, reflecting
its increasing role as part of the Minneapolis –St. Paul
metropolitan area.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Phase 2 - Northeast Side Residential Properties
City of Wauwatosa, 2018
Survey Area: 2.5 square miles
Resources Documented: 2,651 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 10 historic districts
17 individual properties
The City of Wauwatosa, located along the Milwaukee
and Menomonee Rivers in western Milwaukee County,
had a population of 46,396 as of 2010.
Wauwatosa was first permanently settled in 1835. Its
downtown area, along with a portion of the northeast
side immediately to the north, emerged as the primary
commercial and social hub for the surrounding
agricultural community. The settlement expanded
gradually along the bluffs above the Menomonee River
through the 1870s. During this period, the area attracted
members of Milwaukee ’s socio -economic elite, who
began establishing large estates. Many farmers sold land
on Wauwatosa ’s northeast side for residential
development, most notably through the Warren family
subdivisions in 1884, 1893, and 1918, as well as the
transformation of the Pabst Farm into Washington
Highlands in 1916. These developments were further
supported by the 1891 extension of Milwaukee ’s
streetcar line to Wauwatosa.
The developed areas of Wauwatosa incorporated as a
village in 1892 and later became Wisconsin’s first fourth
-class city in 1897. To support continued residential
growth, city services —including water, sewer, gas,
electricity, and telephone —were introduced in 1899.
Wauwatosa soon became known as a residential
commuter suburb and is often recognized as
Milwaukee’s first suburb. In 1921, the city adopted one
of the state’s earliest zoning ordinances, which separated
residential and commercial areas and designated the
northeast side primarily for residential use.
Residential development on the northeast side
progressed rapidly in the early 20th century and was
largely completed by the 1950s. Today, Wauwatosa ’s
northeast side remains one of Milwaukee ’s most
desirable upper-middle-class communities.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Phase 1 - Non-Residential Properties
City of Wauwatosa, 2017
Survey Area: 13.3 square miles
Resources Documented: 456 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 6 historic districts
8 complexes
25 individual properties
The City of Wauwatosa, located along the Menomonee
River in western Milwaukee County, had a population of
46,396 in 2010. Established in 1835, Wauwatosa was the
second settlement in Milwaukee County, following the
City of Milwaukee. The Town of Wauwatosa separated
from the Town of Milwaukee in 1842. Its central area
was incorporated as a village in 1892 and later became
Wisconsin’s first fourth -class city in 1897. The final
portions of the original town were annexed by the City
of Wauwatosa in 1952.
Strategically located along a key transportation corridor
west of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa ’s development was
shaped by a series of historic routes, including a military
road in 1836, the Milwaukee -Watertown Plank Road in
1848, the Milwaukee & Mississippi Railroad in 1850, a
streetcar extension in 1891, and Interstate 94 in the mid -
20th century. This accessibility contributed to
Wauwatosa becoming a center for social service,
education, and healthcare, beginning with the
establishment of the Milwaukee County Poor Farm in
1852.
The city experienced significant residential growth from
the late 19th century through the 1920s. As the
population expanded, Wauwatosa developed a range of
commercial, civic, educational, religious, and
recreational amenities to serve its residents. In 1921, the
city became the second in Wisconsin to adopt a zoning
ordinance, distinguishing residential areas from
commercial and industrial uses and preserving much of
the city’s residential character. Mid-20th-century growth
was driven by automobile -oriented residential and
commercial development, and by 1970, the population
peaked at 58,676, with the city largely built out.
Today, Wauwatosa retains its predominantly residential
character while offering expansive parks and recreational
spaces, a major regional medical center, and one of the
area’s premier shopping destinations.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Arlington & Putnam Heights, Dells Park &
Riverview, and Upper Westside Neighborhoods
City of Eau Claire, 2016
Survey Area: 4.1 square miles
Resources Documented: 318 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 1 historic district
2 complexes
3 individual properties
The City of Eau Claire, the county seat of Eau Claire
County, encompasses 35 square miles at the confluence
of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers. In 2010, the
city had a population of 65,883. Permanent settlement
began in 1854, and two villages were soon
incorporated. These villages merged in 1872 to form the
City of Eau Claire, which quickly grew as a center of
the lumber industry, the city ’s primary economic driver
at the time.
Significant growth occurred along the west bank of the
river in the 1870s and 1880s, where several lumber
companies were located. The Upper Westside expanded
from the 1890s through the 1910s, following this
development. During this period, a high -speed railroad
bypass was constructed around the city, establishing the
northern boundary of the neighborhood. Residential
development continued from the 1930s through the
1960s, while commercial activity expanded along the
railroad and major routes leading out of the city.
In 1944, the Federal Housing Administration financed
the construction of ten homes along Hoover Avenue on
the southeast side of the city to provide housing for
returning World War II veterans.
The Chippewa River remained the city ’s southern edge
until the mid -20th century, when numerous
subdivisions were developed in the area. The Putnam
Heights Addition, in particular, experienced rapid
growth in the 1950s and 1960s and reached full build -
out in the 1970s. During this period, new schools and
churches were established to serve the growing south
side population, and commercial development
expanded along Highway 12 and near the University of
Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
Until the 1930s, the land north of Dells Pond was
primarily farmland, with a few residences along the
river. A public water pumping station and well field
were constructed in 1935 and expanded over time.
Residential subdivisions were platted in the 1940s and
gradually filled in through the 1970s.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
City of Beloit, 2016
Survey Area: 17.4 square miles
Resources Documented: 2,247 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 2 historic districts
5 complexes
44 individual properties
The City of Beloit, situated along the Rock River near
the Illinois state line in southern Rock County,
encompasses approximately 17.4 square miles and had
a population of 36,966 as of 2010. The area was
originally home to a Ho-Chunk village in the early 19th
century. Following the Black Hawk War in 1832, the
site was abandoned and later resettled by European
Americans in 1835. Beloit was officially platted in
1840, incorporated as a village in 1846, and became a
city in 1856.
Beloit’s early economy was driven by industries such as
paper milling and farm tool manufacturing, and it is
also home to Wisconsin ’s oldest active institution of
higher education, Beloit College, founded in 1846. The
arrival of railroads in 1853 spurred further industrial
growth, commercial development, and population
expansion. By the 1870s, Beloit was known as “Iron
City” for its steel mills and production of heavy
machinery, windmills, engines, and complex tools.
Many of the city ’s early foundries eventually evolved
into major corporations. The initial population largely
consisted of Yankee settlers along with Norwegian,
Irish, and German immigrants.
Throughout the late 19th century, residential
neighborhoods expanded outward from the downtown
and industrial riverfront areas. The east side, near the
college, became home to larger residences of
professionals and civic leaders. In 1902, a streetcar
system was established, linking Beloit with an
interurban line connecting Janesville, the county seat,
and Rockford, Illinois. The early 20th century brought
new waves of Italian and Greek immigrants, while local
industries recruited significant numbers of African
American workers from the South during World War I.
During this period, companies also developed worker
housing subdivisions near their factories. By 1920,
Beloit’s population had reached 21,284.
Following World War II, the city experienced a housing
boom, with development extending to the city ’s edges
through the 1960s. Like many Midwestern industrial
cities, however, Beloit ’s population growth and
economic expansion slowed in the latter part of the 20th
century.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Manree Park Neighborhood
City of Racine, 2015
Survey Area: 0.3 square miles
Resources Documented: 184 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 1 historic district
5 individual properties
The City of Racine, located at the mouth of the Root
River on the western shore of Lake Michigan, serves as
the county seat of Racine County. Covering
approximately 15.5 square miles, Racine had a
population of 78,860 as of the 2010 census. The city was
permanently settled in 1836, incorporated as a village in
1843, and became one of Wisconsin ’s first cities
following statehood in 1848.
Racine experienced significant growth throughout the
nineteenth century, driven by its role as a milling,
industrial, and transportation hub supporting the region’s
many farms. The area now known as the Manree Park
neighborhood was originally part of the Town of Mount
Pleasant, established in 1842, and was comprised of
dairy farms owned by the Walker and Reed families.
These farms were situated along a former toll plank road,
which would later become Washington Avenue, a
primary route west out of the city.
The early twentieth century brought another period of
rapid growth and annexation for Racine. By the 1920s,
residential development began along Washington
Avenue on the city ’s western edge, extending into the
Town of Mount Pleasant. In 1925, the Reed family
collaborated with the surveying and development firm
L.O. Mann & Son Company to plat a portion of their
land as a new subdivision. Named Manree Park —a
combination of “Mann” and “Reed”—the neighborhood
was developed primarily with single -family homes and
was annexed into the city in 1926.
Additional portions of the former Walker and Reed
farms were gradually developed into new subdivisions
and annexed into Racine from the late 1920s through the
1950s, including the Hillcrest Addition. Manree Park
emerged as one of Racine ’s premier residential
neighborhoods through the mid -1940s, home to many
business owners, managers, and professionals. More
modest homes were added to the western half of the
neighborhood through the 1950s and 1960s.
Today, Manree Park remains one of Racine ’s most
cherished middle -class neighborhoods, valued for its
history, community, and character.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Village of Allouez, 2013
Survey Area: 4.6 square miles
Resources Documented: 797 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 3 historic districts
13 individual properties
The Village of Allouez is situated on the east bank of the
Fox River in Brown County, between the cities of Green
Bay and De Pere. Covering 4.6 square miles, Allouez
had a population of 13,975 in 2000.
The Green Bay area was originally inhabited by the Ho -
Chunk, a Sioux -speaking tribe also known as the
Winnebago, by the early seventeenth century. In 1671,
French Catholic missionary Pere Claude Allouez, the
first European settler in the area, established a mission in
what is now the City of De Pere. Shortly thereafter, a fur
trade route developed along the Fox River, and French
traders began claiming land from a trading post near the
bay into present-day Allouez.
The United States gained control of the region in 1812
and constructed Fort Howard in Green Bay. For a brief
period, the fort was temporarily relocated to present -day
Allouez, known then as Camp Smith. During this time,
traders and settlers established a settlement called
Shantytown, which became the primary entry point for
new arrivals to the Green Bay area and the site of the
first territorial courthouse in the 1820s. The Village of
Menomineeville was platted there by 1829. However,
development shifted downriver, where three other
villages were incorporated as the City of Green Bay in
1854. Menomineeville eventually dissolved, and Allouez
remained primarily agricultural. The Town of Allouez
was formed in 1874, with limited industrial development
along the river.
In the late 19th century, institutions such as an orphan
asylum, a state reformatory, and the Catholic Diocese of
Green Bay established facilities in Allouez. An electric
streetcar line was extended from Green Bay to De Pere
in 1896, enhancing connectivity. By the 1920s,
residential subdivisions began to appear on the town ’s
outskirts. To support further growth, Allouez established
a municipal water department in 1924. Suburban
residential development continued through the mid -20th
century.
Allouez incorporated as a village in 1985 and has since
developed fully, maintaining its status as an upper -
middle-class residential suburb of Green Bay.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Southeast Quadrant of Jefferson County
Towns of Cold Spring, Hebron, Palmyra & Sullivan,
2014
Survey Area: 120.9 square miles
Resources Documented: 292 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 8 farmsteads
15 individual properties
The landscape of the Town of Palmyra is shaped by the
Rock River, the Scuppernong River, and several small
lakes, set against generally flat land with gently rolling
hills. The southeastern corner of the town features the
distinctive glacial formations of the Kettle Moraine,
including kettles, hills, and valleys. As of 2010, the
combined population of the town and surrounding areas
was 5,215.
Before permanent European settlement, the region was
home to the Potawatomi people. Jefferson County was
surveyed by the federal government for sale and
settlement by 1833. Early settlers cleared land for
subsistence farming or speculative development. During
the late 1830s and 1840s, many small communities
emerged in southeast Jefferson County, centered around
sawmills, grist mills, hotels, and general stores. Some of
these settlements, such as Palmyra, Rome, Sullivan, and
Whitewater, were incorporated and grew into small and
mid-sized towns. Others, including Cold Spring, Erfurt,
Hardscrabble, Hebron, and Sense ’s Mill, remained
unincorporated.
The county experienced rapid growth in the mid -19th
century, with most residents living in family -based farm
communities. By 1880, farmland was largely developed,
and the industrial expansion of larger towns began to
slow. This trend of gradual growth continued into the
early 20th century.
In the mid -20th century, local school districts were
consolidated into those of neighboring municipalities.
During this period, the southeastern part of the county
began to see exurban residential development,
particularly near the new Interstate 94 corridor, as the
area became increasingly connected to the Milwaukee -
Waukesha metropolitan region. Regional recreational
and conservation areas were also established. Today, this
part of Jefferson County retains a diverse character,
blending small cities, suburban and rural residential
areas, agricultural land, and natural and recreational
spaces.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Southwest Quadrant of Jefferson County
Towns of Koshkonong, Jefferson, Oakland & Sumner,
2013
Survey Area: 134.8 square miles
Resources Documented: 395 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 4 complexes
8 farmsteads
10 individual properties
Lake Koshkonong, several smaller lakes, and the Rock
River, along with its tributaries, shape the landscape of
southwest Jefferson County, which features generally
flat land and gently rolling hills. As of 2010, the towns
in this area had a combined population of 9,802.
Before permanent European -American settlement, the
region was home to the Potawatomi people. By 1833, the
federal government had surveyed Jefferson County for
sale and settlement. Early settlers cleared land for
subsistence farming or speculative development, and
many small communities emerged during the late 1830s
and 1840s around sawmills, grist mills, hotels, and
general stores. Some of these communities, including
Fort Atkinson and Jefferson, eventually incorporated and
grew into small cities, while others, such as Busseyville,
Helenville, and Oakland Center, remained
unincorporated.
The mid -19th century brought significant growth to
southwest Jefferson County, with most residents living
in family-run farms. By 1880, much of the farmland was
fully developed, and the industrial growth of larger
communities began to slow. The early 20th century saw
continued modest growth, including the development of
lakefront vacation homes and recreational camps.
In the mid -20th century, local school districts were
consolidated into those of surrounding incorporated
municipalities. Later, southwest Jefferson County
experienced exurban residential development as the area
became increasingly integrated into the Madison
metropolitan region. Today, the area retains a diverse
character, combining small cities, suburban and rural
residences, natural landscapes, recreational spaces, and
active agricultural land.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
Northwest Quadrant of Jefferson County
Towns of Aztalan, Lake Mills, Milford & Waterloo,
2012
Survey Area: 120.8 square miles
Resources Documented: 191 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 1 historic district
6 farmsteads
18 individual properties
Rock Lake, along with the Crawfish and Rock Rivers,
shapes the landscape of gently rolling hills and primarily
flat terrain. As of 2010, the towns in this area had a
combined population of 5,535.
Before permanent European settlement, the region was
home to the Potawatomi people. By 1833, Jefferson
County had been surveyed by the federal government for
sale and settlement. Early settlers cleared the land for
subsistence farming or speculative development. During
the late 1830s and 1840s, small settlements emerged
across northwest Jefferson County around sawmills, grist
mills, hotels, and general stores. Some of these
communities, including Lake Mills, Johnson Creek, and
Waterloo, were incorporated and grew into established
villages and small cities, while others, such as Aztalan,
Hubbleton, Kroghville, London, and Milford, remained
unincorporated.
The northwestern portion of Jefferson County
experienced rapid growth in the mid -19th century, with
most residents living in family farms. By 1880, farmland
in the county was largely developed, and the industrial
growth of larger communities began to slow, a trend that
continued into the early 20th century.
In the mid -20th century, local school districts were
consolidated into those of surrounding incorporated
municipalities. Small -scale suburban, commercial, and
recreational development took place outside city limits,
particularly along waterways and the I -94 corridor.
Today, nearly all educational, religious, commercial, and
healthcare services are concentrated within or near the
county’s incorporated municipalities, while the
unincorporated towns continue to retain a predominantly
agricultural and rural residential character.
Background Experience
Architectural & Historical Intensive Survey
City of Burlington, 2012
Survey Area: 7.5 square miles
Resources Documented: 506 resources
Identified Eligible for NRHP: 2 historic districts
6 historic complexes
48 individual properties
The City of Burlington is located along the White and
Fox Rivers in western Racine County, encompassing 7.5
square miles and home to a population of 10,464 as of
2010. The city was first permanently settled in 1836 and
formally platted in 1839, with early settlers primarily of
Yankee, English, and German descent. Nearby, the
Mormon settlement of Voree briefly emerged to the west
but eventually dissolved. Burlington quickly established
itself as the commercial hub of western Racine County,
connected to Racine by plank road in 1848 and by
railroad in 1855.
Incorporated as a village in 1886 to provide public water
and fire protection, Burlington experienced significant
growth following the construction of the Wisconsin
Central Railroad in 1884. This development spurred
prominent local industries, including the Burlington
Blanket Company, McCanna & Fraser Company, Finke -
Uhen Brewing Company, Multiscope & Film Company,
Wisconsin Condensed Milk Company, and Burlington
Brass Works. The community officially became a city in
1900. The area ’s lakes also attracted visitors from
Milwaukee and Chicago, particularly after the
Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company extended
interurban service in 1907. Dairy processing became the
region’s leading industry in the 20th century, highlighted
by Nestlé ’s relocation of its Midwest district office to
Burlington in 1919.
By the 1950s, Burlington experienced a decline in
manufacturing with the closure of the Nestlé condensed
milk plant and Burlington Mills. Nevertheless, the
residential population continued to grow. Industrial
activity revived in 1966 when Nestlé opened a major
chocolate manufacturing facility in the city. While
development slowed in the 1990s, growth resumed in the
21st century.
Today, Burlington remains the largest commercial and
cultural center in western Racine County and has
evolved into an exurban community within the greater
Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha metropolitan area.
Stephanie Hummel, AICP, Planner II
City of Green Bay
100 N. Jefferson Street, Room 608
Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
(920) 448-3424
stephanie.hummel@greenbaywi.gov
2023 Intensive Survey:
Phase 7 - Southeast Side
2022 Intensive Survey:
Phases 5, 6 & Part of 7 - Northeast Side &
Southwest Side
2022 Intensive Survey:
Phases 2, 3 & 4 - Downtown & Astor,
Olde North, and Northwest Neighborhoods
2021 Intensive Survey:
Phase 1 - Fort Howard Neighborhood
Trevor Fuller, Director of Planning & Community Development
Village of Allouez
1900 Libal Street
Allouez, WI 54301
(920) 448-2800 ext. 134
trevor.fuller@villageofallouezwi.gov
2019 National Register Nomination:
Robinson Hill Residential Historic District
2017 National Register Nomination:
Herman A. & Lillian Greiling House
2017 National Register Nomination:
Miramar Drive Residential Historic
District
2015 National Register Nomination:
Allouez Pump House
2015 National Register Nomination:
Allouez Water Department & Town Hall
2013 Intensive Survey:
Village of Allouez
Tammy Szudy, Principal Planner
City of Wauwatosa Development
7725 W North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 479-3521
tszudy@wauwatosa.net
2021 Intensive Survey:
Phase 4 - West Side Residential Properties
2020 Intensive Survey:
Phase 3 - South Side Residential Properties
2018 Intensive Survey:
Phase 2 - East Side Residential Properties
2017 Intensive Survey:
Phase 1 - Non-Residential Properties
Rob Vanden Noven, Public Works Director
City of Port Washington
100 W. Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 307
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 284-2600
RVandenNoven@cpwwi.org
2022 Intensive Survey:
City of Port Washington
References
Scope of Work
Legacy Architecture, Inc. proposes to complete the City
of Stoughton Historic Resources Survey in accordance
with the requirements of the Request for Proposals and
applicable Wisconsin Historical Society and National
Register of Historic Places standards. Our scope of work
will include the following:
1. Project Initiation and Public Education
Legacy will coordinate with the City of Stoughton and
Wisconsin Historical Society to initiate the project and
establish the project schedule, methodology, and
communication procedures. We will conduct one initial
public education meeting to introduce the project, the
principal investigators, and the survey process to the
community. The meeting will provide an opportunity to
explain the purpose of the survey, the National Register
of Historic Places program, and how the community can
contribute information that may assist with the research.
2. Reconnaissance Survey
Legacy will conduct a reconnaissance-level survey of the
project area, excluding properties already individually
listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The
field survey will identify and document properties
exhibiting architectural, historical, or potential cultural
significance.
Previously surveyed properties will be reviewed and
updated where appropriate to reflect alterations,
restoration, additions, or demolition since the previous
survey. Properties will be evaluated for their potential
individual significance and for their potential
contribution to historic districts.
Survey mapping will identify surveyed properties by
parcel/lot lines and reference the applicable Architecture
and History Inventory (AHI) record number. Survey
information and mapping will be coordinated with the
City and Wisconsin Historical Society. Findings
regarding potentially eligible individual properties and
historic districts will be coordinated with the Wisconsin
Historical Society prior to completion of the survey
report.
3. Intensive Survey and Historical Research
Legacy will conduct intensive research for properties
identified through the reconnaissance survey as
potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places, as well as properties located within
potential National Register historic districts.
Research will include review of available historic maps,
directories, assessor records, archival materials, historic
photographs, local histories, and other appropriate
primary and secondary sources. Legacy will enter
applicable survey information into the Wisconsin
Historic Preservation Database (WHPD).
The survey report will include, as appropriate:
• Introduction and project purpose;
• Survey methodology and project area;
• Historical overview of the community and survey
area;
• Historical themes represented within the survey area;
• Architectural development and building types;
• Significant architects, designers, engineers, builders,
and contractors;
• Notable persons and events associated with surveyed
properties;
• Survey findings and evaluation of potentially
significant resources;
• Identification and discussion of potential historic
districts; and Recommendations for future
preservation planning and National Register
consideration.
Legacy will prepare a draft survey report for review by
the City of Stoughton and Wisconsin Historical Society
and will incorporate appropriate comments into the final
report.
4. Final Survey Documentation and Deliverables
Upon completion of the review process, Legacy will
prepare the final survey report and associated survey
documentation.
The City and the Wisconsin Historical Society will
receive an electronic PDF version by the project
completion date.
5. Final Public Education Meeting
Legacy will conduct one final public education meeting
with the City of Stoughton and Wisconsin Historical
Society to present the survey findings to the community.
The presentation will summarize the results of the
survey, explain the significance of identified resources
and potential historic districts, and provide an overview
of the National Register of Historic Places program and
potential next steps for preservation planning.
Appropriate Fees
Project Assumptions and City/Wisconsin Historical
Society Coordination
Our proposed fee is based on the following assumptions:
• The initial public education meeting will be held in
conjunction with the commencement of
reconnaissance survey fieldwork.
• The City of Stoughton will schedule and provide a
suitable meeting location for both public meetings
and will be responsible for public notices and
meeting announcements.
• The City will provide available digital mapping in
DWG or DXF format, including parcel lines, aerial
imagery, and building footprints, to facilitate
accurate survey mapping.
• The City will provide an Excel spreadsheet of
available assessor/property data for properties within
the survey area, including property addresses and
original construction dates where available.
• The Wisconsin Historical Society will provide an
Excel spreadsheet or comparable data export of
previously surveyed resources with records in the
Architecture and History Inventory (AHI), including
available AHI record number, address, historic
name, current name, year built, historic use,
architectural style, wall material, and demolition
status.
• The City and Wisconsin Historical Society will
provide timely review and comments necessary to
maintain the project schedule.
• Research will be conducted using readily accessible
archival, governmental, institutional, and online
resources. Extensive original archival research
requiring substantial travel outside the Stoughton/
Madison area is not anticipated within this scope.
• The scope includes one draft review cycle with the
City and Wisconsin Historical Society and
incorporation of reasonable comments into the final
report.
Professional Services Fee
Legacy Architecture, Inc. proposes to complete the
above scope of professional services for a lump-sum
professional services fee of $30,000.
This fee includes project coordination, public meetings,
reconnaissance survey fieldwork, intensive survey and
historical research, survey documentation, WHPD data
entry, mapping coordination, preparation and revision of
the survey report, final report production, and final
presentation of survey findings.
Reimbursable expenses, including printing, mileage,
shipping, and postage associated with completion of the
above scope of work, are included in the $30,000
professional services fee.
Appropriate Fees
Schedule
We expect the survey and report will take approximately
3-4 months. Therefore, assuming selection and contract
with Legacy Architecture, Inc. in September 2026, we
propose the following timeline:
Oct. 2026 Meeting with the City before work
begins and the initial public meeting
with the Landmarks Committee
Nov. 2026 Fieldwork and specific research
Dec. 2026 Background research and preparation
Jan. 2027 Draft Survey Report and review findings
with SHPO
Feb. 2027 Submit draft to the City
Mar. 2027 Public Presentation
May 2026 Present findings and the report to the
City of Stoughton and the Wisconsin
Historical Society
This schedule may be adjusted to suit an adjusted
starting time if needed.
Timeline
Archaeological Research
Laboratory Center
Cultural Resource Management
Gail Klein
Principal Investigator/Architectural
Historian
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Archaeological Research
Laboratory Center
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
grklein@uwm.edu
414-251-6772
www.uwm.edu/archaeology-laboratory/
8/17/2026
Nic Miles
Zoning Administrator
City of Stoughton
207 S. Forrest St.
Stoughton, WI 53589
608-646-0421
nmiles@cityofstoughton.com
RE: Stoughton Intensive Survey
City of Stoughton, Dane County, WI
UWM-CRM 2025-0902
Dear Mr. Miles,
The Cultural Resource Management program (Archaeological Research Laboratory
Center, ARLC) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is pleased to offer a scope
of work and estimated cost to conduct cultural resource investigations for the above
referenced project.
The Stoughton Intensive Survey will consist of a field survey and review of the status and
eligibility of all buildings and structures constructed before 2000 within the municipal
boundaries of the City of Stoughton.
The project has two components: (1) a reconnaissance-level survey of all pre-2000 built
resources within the survey area; and (2) an intensive survey of those properties that may
be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. All survey activities will be
conducted according to the guidelines in the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Architecture
History Survey Manual and in accordance with the Scope of Work provided to the City of
Stoughton by the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
As UWM-CRM is part of a research-based public institution, we do not charge profit on our
outside contracts, resulting in the maximum allocation of funding towards project directed
research. Moreover, the resources and support staff of our program allow for our projects
to be consistently completed on time.
Authority
The methods and techniques used during the study will follow those standards
promulgated in the Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and
Historic Preservation and the Wisconsin Architecture-History Survey Manual. The use of
these documents as guides for historic preservation planning is endorsed by the
Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
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Scope of Services
Architecture History Investigations
Project Overview
The Stoughton Intensive Survey will consist of a review of
the status and eligibility of all buildings and structures
constructed before 2000 within the municipal boundaries of
the City of Stoughton.
The project has two components: (1) a reconnaissance-level
survey of all pre-2000 built resources within the survey area;
and (2) an intensive survey of those properties that may be
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Reconnaissance Survey Phase
The reconnaissance survey phase of the project will begin
with a literature search of the Wisconsin Historic
Preservation Database (WHPD) for existing records of
properties within the survey boundaries. The literature
search will be followed by a reconnaissance field survey of
all pre-2000 buildings that meet WHS survey criteria.
Properties individually listed in the NRHP, or that are
contributing resources to NRHP-listed historic districts, will
not be resurveyed. Non-contributing resources in historic
districts will be resurveyed. UWM-CRM staff will conduct
field surveys to visit and photograph each property, as well
as to collect location and survey data for each property.
Following the reconnaissance survey, UWM-CRM staff will
update or create WHPD records, as appropriate, with survey
data, updated photo(s), and brief statements of significance
for potentially eligible properties. Significance statements
will include the area and period of significance, as well as a
short statement on the property’s historic and/or
architectural importance.
Our in-house GIS specialist will produce all required project
maps. Draft versions of the mapping will be provided to the
City of Stoughton and the SHPO for review and approval
before final submittal. In addition, all geospatial data will be
made available to the City of Stoughton and SHPO.
Intensive Survey Phase
The intensive survey phase of the project will consist of site-specific research for each of
the potentially eligible properties identified during the reconnaissance survey. Research
will evaluate properties for historical significance under Criteria A and B and for
architectural significance under Criterion C. The results of the research will be compiled
into an intensive survey report following review and approval by the City of Stoughton and
the State Historic Preservation Office.
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The intensive survey report will contain the following: a
historical overview of the growth and development of the City
of Stoughton; historical outlines of various historic themes
as identified by SHPO and as represented by properties
within the survey limits (i.e., Commerce, Recreation, Industry,
etc.); a summary of each architectural style surveyed within
the city; a summary of architects and builders identified as
working within the city prior to 2000; and a list of potentially
eligible properties. The justification for eligibility of each
property (applicable criteria, potential period of significance,
and summary statement of significance) will also be
provided.
In addition to the completion of the intensive survey report,
UWM-CRM will attend any required informational meetings
during the course of the project (including public information
meetings at the beginning and end of the project and
meetings with the Landmarks Commission), in coordination
with the City of Stoughton and/or SHPO staff. UWM-CRM will
also prepare monthly progress reports as requested by the
City of Stoughton throughout the course of the project and
will be available for update meetings as needed. A draft of
the intensive survey report will be submitted to the City prior
to submittal of the final survey report. UWM-CRM will consult
with SHPO staff regarding the eligibility of all properties
identified as potentially eligible for NRHP listing prior to
completing the survey report.
Reporting and Deliverables
Deliverables for the project include two major items:
(1) the final intensive survey report; and
(2) completion of WHPD data entry.
UWM-CRM will provide the intensive survey report to the City
of Stoughton in both digital and hard copy formats. Following
acceptance of the final intensive survey report by the City of
Stoughton, UWM-CRM will also provide three color copies of
the report (one unbound and two bound) printed on acid-free paper and one digital copy in
PDF format to SHPO. UWM-CRM will also provide geospatial data to the City and SHPO.
Project Timeline
The project timeline is presented below and assumes a notice to proceed by October 30,
2026. Final deliverables will be provided no later than June 1, 2027.
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DESCRIPTION DATE
1. Notice to Proceed October 30, 2026
2. Public Information Meeting 1 TBD by City
3. Reconnaissance Survey Phase November 2026-January 2027
a. Literature Search November 2026
b. Field Survey December 2026-January 2027
4. Intensive Survey Phase February-May 2027
a. Site Specific Research and Mapping February-March 2027
b. Intensive Survey Report April-May 2027
c. Draft Submitted to Village May 2027
5. Deliverable 1: Intensive Survey Report May 2027
6. Deliverable 2: WHPD Data Entry May 2027
7. Public Information Meeting 2 TBD by City
In addition to the above items, UWM-CRM will attend regular check-in meetings with the
City as requested throughout the course of the project.
Estimated Cost
The estimated cost for the above-described scope of work is a lump sum of $29,888.
This is a good faith estimate based upon the information provided to ARLC and is non-
binding. The commencement of the work described herein is contingent upon a written
contract being executed by both parties. A copy of ARLC’s form contract is attached for
your review and will be customized to include the relevant project-related details if you
wish to proceed with this project.
The estimated contract end date is December 31, 2027.
You should request a new cost estimate if you wish to materially change the scope of
services, if you learn new details that might materially impact the project scope or
estimated cost, or if six months have passed since the date of this estimate.
If you have any questions regarding the scope of services, cost estimate, or if you wish to
further discuss the project, please do not hesitate to contact Gail Klein at 414-251-6772 or
at grklein@uwm.edu.
Gail Klein, M.S.
Principal Investigator/Architectural Historian
Date
Jennifer R. Haas, Ph.D.
Director, Archaeological Research Laboratory Center
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Attachments:
1. Company Background
2. Company Experience and Qualifications
3. Highlighted Projects
4. Project Team and Qualifications
5. References
6. Sample contract
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Sample Contract
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BUDGET REPORT FOR CITY OF STOUGHTON
Calculations As Of 12/31/2026
GL Number
Description
2025
Activity
2026
Dept Req
2026
Original Budget
2026
Amended Budget
2026
Activity
2026
Projected
2027
Dept Req
2027
Fin Review
2027
Mayor
Fund: 100 GENERAL FUND
Department: 51120 LANDMARKS COMMISSION
Account Category: Estimated Revenues
100-51120-41110 PROPERTY TAX - OPERATIONS 18,425.00 20,275.00 20,275.00 20,275.00 20,275.00 20,275.00 20,275.00 25,275.00
100-51120-43524 STATE GRANTS 30,000.00
100-51120-48500 DONATIONS 3,122.82
100-51120-49930 FUND BAL APPLIED - CARRYFORWARDS 8,727.00
Estimated Revenues 21,547.82 20,275.00 20,275.00 59,002.00 20,275.00 20,275.00 20,275.00 25,275.00
Account Category: Appropriations
100-51120-50396 GRANT EXPENDITURES 18,493.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 28,727.00 10,727.00 28,727.00 20,000.00 25,000.00
100-51120-50401 SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT 299.19 275.00 275.00 275.00 276.00 276.00 275.00 275.00
100-51120-50405 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 30,000.00
Appropriations 18,792.19 20,275.00 20,275.00 59,002.00 11,003.00 29,003.00 20,275.00 25,275.00
Total Department 51120: 2,755.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,272.00 (8,728.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fund 100 - GENERAL FUND:
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES 21,547.82 20,275.00 20,275.00 59,002.00 20,275.00 20,275.00 20,275.00 25,275.00 0.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 18,792.19 20,275.00 20,275.00 59,002.00 11,003.00 29,003.00 20,275.00 25,275.00 0.00
NET OF REVENUES & APPROPRIATIONS: 2,755.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,272.00 (8,728.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Source: City of Stoughton website. First collected Oct 16, 2026.