Historical Preservation Committee Update

In 2015, the New Glarus Historic Preservation Commission was fortunate to receive a grant through the Wisconsin Historical Society to hire Carol Cartwright, Historic Preservation Consultant, to perform an Architectural and Historical Survey of the Village of New Glarus.  The goal of the survey, funded by the National Park Service, was to photograph and research the architecture of the Village in order to identify structures and districts that are eligible for the National Registry of Historic Places. 
Structures eligible for the National Registry must be at least 50 years old, have historical integrity, and have historical significance.  The survey identified twelve individual properties that are potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and two districts that are potentially eligible for the National Register Historic Districts.  Properties found to have these characteristics will be added to the State Historical Society’s list of historically significant properties.  A copy of the survey with details of the identified properties can be viewed on the Village website at http://www.newglarusvillage.com/government/historic-preservation.  Copies are also available for viewing at the New Glarus Public Library. 
The Historic Preservation Commission will be hosting a presentation of the survey results at an event in March 2016.  Details of the event will be announced soon. 
For questions about the survey, or how to apply for Historic designation, contact the Village Clerk’s office at (608) 527-2510, and they will have someone from the Historic Preservation Commission contact you.