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Oshkosh Plaque Program CUNIAIISSION
There is no fee to apply to the Historic Plaque Program. Should an application
be approved by the Oshkosh Landmarks Commission, an official bronze plaque
may be purchased by the applicant for $240 to display on his or her property.
The cost covers the production of the plaque.
1. Applicant Contact Information
Name of Applicant:
Mailing Address:
Property Address:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
2. Property Information
Current Zoning Designation:
Current Land Use/building type (vacant, residential, factory, etc.):
Date of Construction of Structure:
Neighborhood Association:
Historic District (if applicable):
Architectural Style:
Construction Materials:
Alterations or Additions to Structure - * please provide any available
images (refer to Section 4 of this application):
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Missing or Removed Architectural Features - * please provide any applicable
images (refer to Section 4 of this application):
Note: Please complete Section 2 to the best of your ability. If uncertain on some
items City staff can assist in completing them.
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3. Historic Details
At least one qualifier below must be met in order to be eligible for an
historic plaque. Which of the following criterion applies to this application:
❑ Cultural significance to the city, state or nation
❑ Prominent example of architectural style
❑ Prime example of work by a master builder, designer, or architect
❑ Site of a significant city, state, or national event
❑ Dwelling place of an historically significant person
4. Property Pictures
Applicants must submit photos of:
• The front of the property from the street/right-of-way
• Both sides of the property from any distance
• The back of the property from any distance
• Historic photos of the property (if possible)
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5. Written History of the Property
Please provide a written background of the property. Be thorough! This is
your opportunity to make your case for the historic plaque program.
Include context of the property as it relates to the development of the
community, information on previous owners & tenants, information
relevant to important people or events, background of architectural style
or builders, and any relationship to other properties of similar architectural
style or existing historic designation. The Oshkosh Public Library and
Oshkosh Public Museum are terrific local resources for historic information
on properties, and may be of help framing a context for your narrative.
The Wisconsin Historical Society website
https://www.wisconsinhisto[y.org/Records/Article/CS15323 is also a helpful
resource.
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CERTIFICATION BY THE APPLICANT
I hereby certify that all of the information contained within this application, and
any attachments, documents, or plans submitted herewith are true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
Applicant's Signature Date
Applicant's Signature Date
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM ONCE COMPLETED TO:
City of Oshkosh
Department of Community Development - Planning Services
215 Church Avenue
PO BOX 1 130
Oshkosh, WI 54903-1 130
FOR QUESTIONS:
Phone: (920) 236-5062
Email: LC@ci.oshkosh.wi.us
Web: https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LcndmcrksCommission/
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