What are the Funds Raised Used For?

To nominate Waubeka as A Historic District:

Preserve LLC is a professional historic research business known to create reports in order to nominate structures and jurisdictions for Wisconsin Historic Registration. The proposed district of Waubeka needs extensive research conducted by Preserve LLC to create a report to convince the Wisconsin Historic Register the nomination of Waubeka as a Historic District has historic significance. An estimate has been created by Preserve LLC to conduct this research. 20 structures have already been concluded to historically have significance for the Historic District. 5 structures within the proposed historic district need more research. All the structures need complete research to create the report necessary to give the context needed for a positive Historic District Nomination. The research includes:

A}Execute additional research into the proposed district’s history to establish changes over time, key periods of development, key influences & individuals, & key architectural features

1. Use drawings, historic images, plat surveys, maps, census data, research previously provided by the client in written form siting bibliography 

2. Research local &Historical context

3. Expand and verify any missing or unconfirmed information in Building inventory

4. Site visits (anticipated)

B. National Register Nomination Package

C. Presentation to the State Register Review Board

Additional expenses are travel, money for papers, scans, contacts and more.

WHY NOW?

Many folks find Waubeka charming. Waubeka has the riverside charm and it does not have large corporate structures mixed with the old time views in the neighborhood. Many folks can also see numerous structures teetering on losing their bones and at the point where as if the structures do not receive TLC they will be loss. Losing structures due to the inability to repair is what will create a loss of charm in Waubeka. Waubeka has reached a point where if steps are not taken to sustain the current structures in 100 years time Waubeka could look very different. The cause behind the pursuant  Waubeka Historic District is to sustain the structures in Waubeka and creating opportunity for the “great reset” instilling the beloved buildings and charm to stand for another 100 years. If Waubeka does not become a registered Historic District, what will it look like in 100 years. Our Non- Profit is not pursuing this to change Waubeka but to sustain what is already in place, ensure it’s longevity and what we love about Waubeka.