2012 HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATE AWARDS
2012 marks the 10th consecutive year of the City of Appleton Historic Preservation Commission’s Historic Preservation Certificate Awards Program. This year one Historic Preservation/Restoration Award and one Stewardship Certificate Award will be presented by the Mayor and the Historic Preservation Commission at the May 2nd Common Council meeting. Since the inception of the program, 76 awards have been presented to property owners that recognize their efforts to help preserve the historic resources of Appleton.
312 North Union Street - Historic Preservation/Restoration Award
The current owners have been providing on-going care and upkeep of the exterior of the house true to its' original design by replacing the roof with the same roof, tuckpointing the exterior brick, restoring and replacing a window with an original window found in the basement, restoring the brick steps and railing on the front porch and restoring the south side of the home to its' original appearance with the original or same materials.
This home is an example of Arts & Crafts architectural style with exterior materials consisting of red brick and stucco-clad. The home was constructed in 1906 for Dr. Everett H. Brooks. The current owner purchased the home in 1998.
On July 19, 2002, the Appleton City Historic District was listed on the State of Wisconsin Historic Register of Historic Places and on October 25, 2002, the Appleton City Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This home contributes to the significance of the City Park Historic District based upon its' archtectural style.
Mayor Tim Hanna (far left) and Historic Preservation Commission Chair Laura Leimer (far right) present Susan and John Oakley, owners of 312 North Union Street, with a Historic Preservation/Restoration Award at the Common Council meeting on May 2, 2012.
803 North Oneida Street - Stewardship Certificate Award
The current owner has maintained the exterior character of the house by repairing the porch and painting the exterior of the house.
This home is an example of National Folk architectural style with a pyramidal roof and Italianate and Classical Revival details. The home dates to at least 1884 when C.J. Packard, a carpenter, lived in this house with Byron Packard, a carpenter. The current owner purchased the home in 2007.
Mayor Tim Hanna (far left) and Historic Preservation Commission Chair Laura Leimer (far right) present Steve and Pat Thurmond, owners of 803 North Oneida Street, with a Stewardship Certificate Award at the Common Council meeting on May 2, 2012.
List of Certificate Recipients May 2003-2012
