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2022
Annual Report
La lux del Mundo Iglesias (German Methodist Episcopal Church, 1875
Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/
Washington Avenue Historic District
Washington Avenue Neo-Classical District
North Main Historic District
Irving-Church Historic District
North Main Bungalow Historic District
Algoma Boulevard Historic District
Riverside Cemetery Historic District
Oshkosh Normal School Historic District
Paine Lumber Historic District
Local Landmark
National/State Register Property
Oshkosh Historic Resources
Washington Avenue Historic District
Washington Avenue Neo-Classical District
North Main Historic District
Irving-Church Historic District
North Main Bungalow Historic District
Algoma Boulevard Historic District
Riverside Cemetery Historic District
Oshkosh Normal School Historic District
Paine Lumber Historic District
Local Landmark
National/State Register Property
Oshkosh Historic Resources
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission:
2022 Annual Report
2022 COMMISSION GOALS
Web Site / Facebook – Update the Landmarks Commission website presence and post materials and news on
facebook related to historic preservation topics.
Include Historic Preservation in all City Planning Efforts - Raise awareness of the importance of historic
preservation in all City departments and planning processes.
Education and Outreach Programming - Promote Commission programs through writing monthly articles and
giving presentations to community organizations.
Historic Plaque and Marker Program – Reach out to commercial and residential historic property owners to apply
for and purchase a Landmarks historic plaque for their building.
Marketing Efforts – Continue to work with other historic-focused groups & community agencies for joint
marketing efforts regarding historic tax credits, historical tours, brochures, and historical education.
Local Landmarking – Identify properties using the 1981 and 2006 Historic Resources Surveys that are eligible to
locally landmark and create interest and incentives for owners.
Research and Present the Acanthus Award– Take nominations, perform historic research and present historic
preservation awards for historic preservation efforts.
COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
Shirley Brabender Mattox, Chairperson
Steve Cummings, Vice-Chairperson
Bill Miller, Council Representative
Nikki Stoll Olthoff
Gerald Jacklin
Andrew Smith
Sara Stichert
Paulette Feld
Kristopher Ulrich
Staff Liaison - Alexa Naudziunas (former), Jeffrey Witte (current)
MISSION STATEMENT
The Landmarks Commission is charged with fostering the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of historic
improvements and of districts which represent or reflect elements of the City’s cultural, social, economic, political and
architectural history, safeguard and fostering civic pride in the City’s historic and cultural heritage as embodied in
landmarks and historic districts.
LANDMARKS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2022
Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission:
2022 Annual Report
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission:
2022 Annual Report
Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/
Section 106 Requests
There were 2 opportunitis for the Landmaks Commission to respond to Section 106 request.
A letter was written o behalf of the landmarks Commission to:
1) WISDOT ID 4110-33-00 Proposed Rehabilitation of U.S. Highway 45/Main Street Bridge.
2) EBI Project #61220005763 Telecommunications Facility Installation.
SOCIAL MEDIA(Facebook)
The Landmarks Commission maintains a Facebook page as a means of reaching the community regarding
preservation-related initiatives. A few Commission members have volunteered to assist in posting material on the
Facebook page. Materials posted on the page have included weekly postings on significant architecture in Oshkosh,
links to State and National resources such as Technical Preservation Briefs, and updates on major preservation
activities and events. A number of Commissioners have expressed their interest in diversifying the Commission’s
social media to include platforms other than just Facebook. The Commission believes that this will broaden their
reach with audiences of all age groups. Social media is a powerful tool by which Landmarks can update the public
on events such as workshops, featured speakers, educational efforts, etc. Efforts are ongoing to increase activity
on the Facebook page and determine programming for social media. The Landmarks Facebook page has greatly
increased the number of page followers over the past year.
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission:
2022 Annual Report
The above shows a screenshot of the Landmarks Facebook page along with
images of local buildings covered in previous postings.
Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PROPERTY OWNERS SEEKING TAX
CREDITS
The Landmarks Commission reviewed the work permits from the previous month to determine whether there were
projects that would qualify for historic tax credits which had not yet been started. There needs to be a better process
for owners of a historic property to be informed about tax credits. The information comes too late and most projects
are already taking place.
The Landmarks chairman visited the business owners of an 1875 building half a dozen times to discuss restoring
and/or replacing the windows with wood windows including the round arch. This is still a work in progress with
possible city grants.
The Landmarks Chairman contacted a number of owners to let them know of potential historic tax credits for their
permitted projects. Unfortunately, work had begun, or the contracts had already been signed.
The Jessie Jack Hooper House at 1149 Algoma Boulevard was designed in the 1890s by William Waters and is a contributing
structure in the district. The Commission and staff provided information on tax credit programs to the owner.
Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission:
2022 Annual Report
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission:
2022 Annual Report
Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/
OTHER AGENCY COORDINATION & ASSISTANCE
Coordination and assistance to other agencies and community groups is an important aspect of the Commission’s
functions. The Commission worked on a number of projects including:
• The Landmarks Commission has been a CLG since October 23, 2007. The Agenda and Minutes for the
Landmarks Commission and the basic 2021 Annual Report form 2021 were submitted to Jason Tish, State
Historic Preservation Office.
• Commissioners Jerry Jacklin and Shirley Brabender Mattox attended the Wisconsin Historical Society Fall
conference online October 13-14.
• WHS-SHPO Claire Bushemi and Jason Tish presented a Historic Tax Credit Workshop at the Oshkosh Public
Museum May 18, attended by Shirley Brabender Mattox, and Community Development Staff.
• Landmarks Commission is a member of Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions
(WAHPC). Spring Conference (online) was attended by Jerry Jacklin and Shirley Brabender Mattox, who also
serves on the Board and is the Newsletter editor.
• The Oshkosh Public Library Reference librarians offer their time and support in research of materials for
numerous historic properties and projects.
BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW
PROGRAM
The Landmarks Commission review work permits
for buildings in National Historic districts from the
previous month to determine whether there were
projects that would qualify for historic tax credits
which had not yet been started. There needs to be a
better process for owners of a historic property to be
informed about tax credits. The information comes too
late and most projects are already taking place.
The Landmarks chairman visited the business owners
of an 1875 building half a dozen times to discuss
restoring and/or replacing the windows with wood
windows including the round arch. This is still a work
in progress with possible city grants.
The Landmarks chairman contacted a number of
owners to let them know of potential historic tax
credits for their permitted projects. Unfortunately,
work had begun, or the contracts had already been
signed.
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission:
2022 Annual Report
Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The Landmarks Commission goal to reach out to the community resulted in the following projects:
City Manager’s State of the City Address—Staff and the Commission provided information on the Commission’s
work to preserve Oshkosh’s historic resources and inform residents about historic tax credits.
Website Update—improved access to information about Landmarks Commission activities, historic preservation, and
links to local and statewide resources.
Facebook Page - Maintained the Landmarks Commission Facebook page with updates about ongoing activities and
to create awareness of historic preservation. There are now over 564 followers.
Oshkosh Herald - Commissioner Kristopher Ulrich reached out to Dan Raherty, editor of the Oshkosh Herald who
offered to publish a monthly article written by members of the Landmarks Commission. The topics covered were
Introduction to the Landmarks Commission, the Historic Plaque Program, Sustainability and Historic Preservation,
the Adaptive Reuse of St. Mary’s School (Cabrini Flats), Henry Auler – Oshkosh architect, the 2022 Acanthus
Award Winners, and a series of articles explaining the resources available to research the history of one’s home
using the Oshkosh Public Library and the Register of Deeds.
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission:
2022 Annual Report
Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/
HISTORIC PLAQUE PROGRAM
The City of Oshkosh has many historically significant residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. To
recognize these properties in the present and their place in our collective past, the Oshkosh Landmarks Commission
has continued the Historic Plaque Program to share the history of these buildings and our community.
One property owners applied for plaques during the 2022 reporting period. 907 Washington Avenue - presentation
of the plaque and tour of the restoration work throughout the home (Photos)
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission:
2022 Annual Report
Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/
ACANTHUS AWARDS
Since 1981, the City of Oshkosh has honored members of the community that have made contributions to local
historic preservation through awarding of the Acanthus Awards. The Acanthus Awards are generally given in five
categories, although awards may not necessarily be given in each category every year. Awardees include property
owners and individuals involved in activities that have enhanced our historic and cultural resources.
Oshkosh Landmarks Commission:
2022 Annual Report
Award Categories
Retention of a Residential or Commercial Building - substaintial amount of inteior / exterior are retained and preserved.
Facade Rehabilitation of a Residential or Commercial Building - Maintenance, repair, or reconstruction of an historic
exterior that preserves architectural style and features
Adaptive Reuse of a Residential or Commercial Building - preservation of an historic building but giving the building a
new life and modern purpose
Preservation Activities - this category is awarded to individuals or organizations that advance the cause of Historic
Preservation. Subjects include documentation of Oshkosh history, historic districts or areas, crafts and artifacts, and or
technology.
Special Achievement - Accomplishments regarding historic preservation, education, and awareness and lifetime work that
has become an integral part of Oshkosh’s culture and history
Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/
The Landmarks Commission presented the following Acanthus Awards:
La lux del Mundo Iglesias (German Methodist Chruch, 1875) sabilizing and preserving stained glass windows
Adaptive Reuse of the Waite Grass Carpet Company Property (Waite Rug Place)
Gibson Social Club (Gibson Tire Company) adaptive reuse
Postcard History Series: Oshkosh by Michelle Lokken, 2020
907 Washington Ave (R.J. Weisbrod, 1870) – David Beardsley and Sue Tatum for restoration and preservation