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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4 - Brochure_Plaque 4.29.20 CITY OF OSHKOSH HISTORIC PLAQUE PROGRAM APPLICATION ftSH Property Address: I Applicant Name: HISTORIC PLAQUE PROGRAM � RECOGNIZING OUR HISTORY Applicant Address:'' Phone: E-mail: ` y Please submit this flyer with at least one 1 , clear, current photograph. This photo �' should appropriately show the architecture and features of the building or structure. Any additional details are welcome. Label all photographs on the back with the date of the photograph, QUESTIONS? the property address and the applicant's name. Photographs will not be returned. If you have any questions regarding Digital images are acceptable, and should the program or application process, include all the above information in an email or other digital format. g pl ease contact. - Steven Wiley Return To: The City of Oshkosh has many historically significant residential, commercial, and insti- tutional buildings. To recognize these Planning Services Division Department of Community properties in the present and their place in 215 Church Avenue Development—Planning our collective past, the Oshkosh Landmarks Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 215 Church Avenue Commission has instituted an Historic 920-236-5062 PO Box 1 130 Plaque Program to share the history of swiley&ci.oshkosh.wi.us Oshkosh, WI 54903-1 130 these buildings and our community. LC([7ci.oshkosh.wi.us ELIGIBLE STRUCTURES HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS Any structure within the City of Oshkosh that meets one or more of the following criteria, as HOW DO I GET A PLAQUE? WHAT INFORMATION IS determined by the Landmarks Commission: INCLUDED ON THE PLAQUES? Please fill out this brief application (see the back of Its value as a reminder of the cultural or the brochure). Once received, The City's Landmarks The oval bronze plaques are 10" long by 7" archeological heritage of the city, state or Commission will review the application and determine high. They will have the construction nation. if the property meets base eligibility criteria. The date prominently displayed in the center, application is very short, and simply requires the stating either "Built" or "Circa" in the second Its location as a site of a significant local, address and applicant information, as well as a line. state, or national event. photograph of the structure/site. Each applicant will be able to customize the wording at the top of the plaque as long as the Its identification with a person or persons Once received, the Oshkosh Landmarks Commission maximum letter/space count is not exceeded who significantly contributed to the will conduct more detailed historical research on (approximately 20 characters including spaces). development of the city, state or nation. your property. The bottom of the plaque will read "Oshkosh Landmarks Commission". Suggested • Its identification as the work of a master HISTORICAL RESEARCH information is a name associated with the builder, designer, or architect whose history of the residence or business, the individual work has influenced the The Plaque Program requires some research into the original owner's profession, or name of the orig- development of the city, state or nation. history of your building or property. Much of the inal business. Only verifiable historic facts will be needed information may be self explanatory or allowed. City Staff will assist in the final wording Its value as a building that is recognized for be common knowledge of the property owner, g p p y and layout for the plaque. the quality of its architecture, and that family or neighbors. retains sufficient elements showing architectural significance. Other sources of information utilized to research your Its characteristic of an architectural style. property may include State, City or County records, the AOL Oshkosh Public Museum and the Oshkosh Public Library. Be Iandmarked or eligible to be landmarked at a local, state, or national level. If you want to research the building/property yourself, please do not hesitate to contact the staff liaison to the Structures should generally be 50 years or old- Landmark's Commission for assistance with questions on er, although other structures may qualify. Prop- where to find needed information. .• `�� erties should retain sufficient architectural de- tail to qualify as having characteristics of an ar- WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE APPLICATION IS chitectural style. They do not have to be the work of a master builder, designer or architect, COMPLETED? PLAQUE COST but simply convey their history through The City's Landmarks Commission will officially verify the architectural elements. Properties that are the information provided that has been submitted and The cost of the plaques is $240.00. The fee for site of a significant local, state or national event, other research conducted by Commission the plaque must be submitted prior to ordering. or which identify with a person or persons who members and then order the plaque for you upon Delivery times are estimated to be between 5-7 significantly contributed to the development of approval. the city, state or nation also qualify. pp weeks from the order date.