Tickets are on sale now! Learn more about the four programs in the series.
Frank Lloyd Wright
February 27
Arthur Peabody
March 12
Potter Lawson*
April 30
The April program is in person at Potter Lawson. These tickets open April 1.
This month we have two topics in our Advocacy News. We have provided information about the proposed ordinance revisions and the proposal to demolish two contributing buildings in the Wingra Park National Register Historic District denied a second time by the Plan Commission on January 13.
The October issue of this column described the Plan Commission’s decision rejecting a proposal to demolish two contributing buildings in the Wingra Park National Register Historic District. After filing an appeal to the Common Council (later withdrawn), the demolition application was refiled and will again be considered by the Plan Commission on January 13.
This month, read about a proposal to demolish two contributing buildings in the Wingra Park National Register Historic District that was unanimously rejected by the Plan Commission on September 23 as well as a demolition request for 225 W. Gilman St. that was considered at the September 9 Plan Commission meeting.
About Us
We believe that historic places are cultural resources and that their rehabilitation, restoration and preservation are vital to a sustainable approach to redevelopment of older parts of our community. We believe they are critical to cultivating a civic identity and sense of place. (Photo from Wisconsin Historical Society archives)
With three-sided footprints, the Suhr Building and the Jackman Building are examples of a “flatiron,” a common building form in Madison thanks to the street plan devised by James Duane Doty when he was pitching the isthmus, then occupied by the Ho-Chunk, as the capital of the new Wisconsin Territory in 1836. This month we look at this popular building form and where we see it in our community.
At the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation, celebrating the city’s historic places is at the core of our mission. With the season of celebrations upon us, there’s no better time to share the joy of Madison’s history and architecture than through a gift from the Madison Trust—whether it’s an annual membership, summer walking tour tickets, or our NEW swag! We also mention a range of locally inspired gifts, from books and ornaments to a Frank Lloyd Wright tea set, all celebrating the things that make Madison and Wisconsin truly special.
The reign of Queen Anne—as an American architectural style—ended more than 100 years ago. In its heyday, the style was immensely popular across the country. The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory has records for 1,007 Queen Anne houses in Dane County, and 490 in Madison. Though the branches of the family tree have grown slender and sparse, I’ve tracked down some local, modern-day descendants that demonstrate clear bloodlines.
Become a Member!
Not only are you supporting the Madison Trust as it celebrates and advocates for the preservation of historic places in the Madison area, but you will become part of a network of preservation-minded people who care about Madison’s architectural treasures.
The Madison Trust provides an educational and fun way to experience architecture and history through our seasonal historic architecture walking tours, private tours and specialty tours. These tours showcase Madison’s historic architecture as well as our neighborhoods and illuminate the local history and heritage associated with them.
Join us on a tour! You’ll learn about architecture and the people who lived and worked in these historic, human-built structures.
May through September trained volunteer docents led walking tours through eight historic neighborhoods in Madison. We also provide private tours and a specialty tour each year.
Over the years our tours have shared our knowledge of the people and places that shaped Madison into what it is today.
The Madison Trust values all of our amazing volunteers. Without their support, we wouldn’t be able to offer many of our public programs such as the seasonal historic architecture walking tours. The ongoing support of patrons like you determines what the Trust is today and what it will be in years to come. We have a variety of ways for you to get involved.
We value our members and recognize that their support sends a strong message that historic places matter!
Give of your time with the Madison Trust and help support the continued viability of Madison’s historic places.
Help support our mission of historic preservation education & advocacy in our community.
