2o th - 21 st 2017 Event Guidebook
SATURDAY, MAY 20TH 2 1 INFORMATION BOOTH Guidebooks and Scavenger Hunt forms available. Drop off your completed Scavenger Hunt here. Weather Permitting. Presented by Waukesha Old Car Club Corner of Madison St. & St. Paul Ave. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2 FIREFIGHTING HISTORY Explore Waukesha s firefighting history. Exhibit includes the tools and equipment used by Waukesha firefighters over the last 160+ years. Presented by the City of Waukesha Fire Department Firestation #1, 130 W. St. Paul Ave. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. OPEN HOUSE OF SILURIAN SPRING Enter the 1927 classical octagonal springhouse located in Springs Park, behind the Waukesha Post Office. Waukesha Springs posters available for sale. Presented by the Waukesha 1834 Club Springs Park, 700 N. Hartwell Ave. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 3 (1) The City of Waukesha Fire Department was founded on July 21, 1852 as Reliance Hook and Ladder Company Number 1, with a group of 28 volunteers. (2) The 1934 Pirsch Fire Engine is a beautifully restored piece of the department s history. (3) Silurian Spring was once surrounded by a beautifully landscaped park, which included a bath house, pond, roller coaster, bandstand and bottling plant.
SATURDAY, MAY 20TH 4 WALKING TOUR: DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BUILDINGS Tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours. The tour covers the history of many buildings and businesses, including a rare view of the Indian mosaic inside the former Waukesha National Bank. Presented by Marilyn Hagerstrand Meet at Five Points by Clarke Hotel 2 p.m. - Note: Only One Tour GAMES ON THE GREEN Tour the museum plus enjoy some classic games on the front lawn. Learn to play the game of graces, and make a thaumatrope to take home. Presented by the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum Waukesha County Museum, 101 W Main St. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 6 MUSEUM SPEAKER SERIES AND COURTHOUSE TOUR Join the Museum Curator and Legacy Architecture, Inc. in a presentation on historic properties and tax credits. Plus, a behind the scenes tour. Presented by the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum Waukesha County Museum, 101 W Main St. Lecture: 12-1 p.m. Tour: 1-2 p.m. (4) Waukesha, earlier known as Prairie Village, developed along Indian trails that we now refer to as the Five Points. (5) The Ovitt Block at 741 Grand Ave. still remains, although significantly altered. It was home to McCoys, advertised as the largest department store in the County. (6) Built in 1885, 1893, and 1938, the building now known as the Waukesha County Museum was once the courthouse and jail for Waukesha County.
SATURDAY, MAY 20TH 1 SELF-GUIDED CEMETERY TOUR Stop in to Prairie Home Cemetery s office for a map and take a journey through history by taking the selfguided walking tour. Presented by City of Waukesha 605 South Prairie Ave. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2 WALKING TOUR: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AND THE WISCONSIN AVE. HISTORIC DISTRICT Tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours. The tour covers the Cutler Park and Wisconsin Ave. Historic District neighborhood, as well as an exclusive interior view of the First Baptist Church. Hear about the history of the cannons, monuments, and other notable features in the park. Corner of Wisconsin Ave. and Grand Ave., in front of First Baptist Church 10 a.m. - Note: Only One Tour 3 (1) Prairie Home Cemetery has a rich history in Waukesha, dating back to the mid 1800 s. (2) Waukesha Public Library was built in 1904, partially funded by a $15,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie. (3) An eastward view down the once residential neighborhood of Wisconsin Ave. Pictured right is the First Baptist Church, and left is the Spring City Hotel, built in 1876 and later destroyed by fire.
SATURDAY, MAY 20TH 4 5 6 WALKING TOUR: EAST BROADWAY HISTORIC DISTRICT Each tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours. The tour covers the Buchner Park neighborhood and East Broadway Historic District. The majority of the homes in this area were built between 1915 and 1939, when Waukesha became a manufacturing center after the Springs Era. In 1915, John Buchner donated five acres to the city for the present day Buchner Park. Corner of Greenfield and Broadway, in front of Buchner Park 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. BETHESDA SPRINGHOUSE PAINT CLASS & TRIVIA With a little help, paint an 8x10 canvas of Bethesda Springhouse, plus play Waukesha trivia. $25 per seat. RSVP at paintwinestudio.com Presented by A Stroke of Genius A Stroke of Genius, 250 W. Broadway 6:30 p.m. - Reservations Required (4) The Porter/Harris house at 1222 E Broadway was built in 1870. It is the oldest house in the East Broadway Historic District. (5) This Mediterranean Revival home at 1416 E. Broadway was built for Ernest B. Glidden in 1931. (6) Bethesda Spring was once surrounded by beautifully landscape grounds, including a massive springhouse, a pool of water, gazebos, paths, a large iron gateway, and the Terrace Hotel.
SUNDAY, MAY 21ST OPEN HOUSE: BEAUMONT HOUSE Built in 1931 for William Beaumont and his two sisters, Saxie and Edythe, this is a very late example of the American Foursquare style. The Beaumonts were farmers in Merton and ran a popular summer resort on Beaver Lake. Presented by Mark and Diane McGeen 1230 E. Broadway 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: POLFUSS HOUSE This bungalow was built by George and Mary Polfuss in 1928. George was a mechanic and one of the first people to own an automobile in Waukesha. He was the father of Les Paul and later co-owned the Club 400 on Williams Street. Presented by Kimberly Metz 125 N. Greenfield Ave. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: HARWOOD HOUSE This Arts and Crafts home was built in 1914 for Charles and Elizabeth Harwood. Elizabeth was the granddaughter of Edward Porter, who owned a farm that encompassed most of the present day E. Broadway Historic District. Presented by Patrick and Claudette McShane 1221 E. Broadway 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 21ST 1 OPEN HOUSE: RUNKEL HOUSE This house was built for William Edwin (Ed) and Lucy Runkel.in 1919 in the Arts and Crafts style. Ed was a postal clerk for the railway. Lucy was a piano teacher. Presented by John Ozug, Wendy Smith- Ozug, and Mike Kollmansberger from Shorewest Realtors S23W23099 Broadway 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 2017 WAUKESHA LANDMARKS COMMISSION AWARDS Join us on May 16th, during the regularly scheduled Waukesha Common Council Meeting, where they will be handing out two awards. The John Schoenknecht Spirit of Preservation Award will be presented to Mary Emery of the Waukesha Preservation Alliance for her tireless efforts to save the Moor Mud Baths/Grand View Health Resort from demolition. The Certificate of Merit Award will be presented to Bob and Lisa Salb for their patience and dedication to preserving the Historic Senator William Blair house located at 434 Madison Street. 6:30 P.M. - Waukesha Common Council Chambers, City Hall 201 Delafield St. (1) Moor Mud Baths/Grand View Health Resort is listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places, and is a designated local landmark. (2) Constructed in 1876 for William Blair, the house is considered one of the finest examples of classic Italianate style in the city. 2
The preservation of Waukesha s unique historic resources has the power to strengthen community pride, increase property values and stimulate our economy. As a member of the Waukesha Preservation Alliance, you have the opportunity to partner with individuals in our community who share your interest in protecting and promoting Waukesha s rich architectural and cultural history. For more information, including a membership application, please visit www.waukeshapreservation.org MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Learn more about a variety of preservation-related topics by reading our semi-annual newsletter. Attend workshops on a variety of topics at a reduced price. Obtain regular updates on preservation issues. Acquire reclaimed historic materials before the general public and receive a 10% discount. Get assistance in completing a Local Landmark designation application and obtaining historic preservation tax credits. Express your enthusiasm for individual historic properties and districts by attending or serving as a volunteer docent for an open house or walking tour. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT CONTRIBUTORS: Waukesha Preservation Alliance, Waukesha 1834 Club, City of Waukesha Fire Department, City of Waukesha Landmarks Commission, Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum, A Stroke of Genius, Waukesha Old Car Club, Prairie Home Cemetery, Erik Endres Design, Photography by Daniel Sheldon, & countless others. GOLD SPONSOR