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Landmarks Commission
Overview
Created pursuant to Chapter 17.08 of the Municipal Code. The Commission develops criteria and standards for identifying and designating landmarks and landmark sites within the city limits.
The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Common Council, for a three year term. One of the members shall be a Common Council representative.
*The Birge Fountain Committee was dissolved by common council effective December 8, 2021. All responsibilities for the preservation and support of the Birge Fountain will now be managed by the Landmarks Commission.
Meetings
MEETS: 1st Wednesday of the month at 6pm. QUORUM: (5) Members.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Staff Support
City Representative- Director of Economic Development
Phone: 262-473-0148
Tzeinert@whitewater-wi.gov
Members
Contact the committee by using the Board, Committee and Commission Contact Form
Citizen Member
Appointed: 2024
Term Ends: 2027
Blackmer, Pat
Citizen Member
Appointed: 2024
Term Ends: 2027
Reilly, Jordan
Citizen Member
Appointed: 2025
Term Ends: 2028
Reilly, Kelsey
Citizen Member
Appointed: 2025
Term Ends: 2028
Aldermanic District 2 (Wards 9 & 10)
Smith, Orin
Term expires: 2026
Address: 329 N Tratt St Apt #19
Phone: 608-739-1604
Email: osmith@whitewater-wi.gov
Guides and Brochures
Whitewater Historic Landmarks Guide
The Whitewater Historical Society. the Landmarks Commission, and other contributors created the Whitewater Historical Landmarks Guide as a walking guide to Whitewater's important landmarks.
Effigy Mounds Brochure
Walworth County Historical Society - Legacy for Kids
As part of a Landmarks Commission outreach, Citizen Representative Dan Richardson contributed to the special edition of Legacy for Kids. The issue has many interesting facts about life in Walworth County for historians of all ages.
Documents
- WHITEWATER LANDMARKS COMMISSION 2021 annual report
- WHITEWATER LANDMARKS COMMISSION 2020 annual report
- Annual Report of Activities for 2019 (PDF)
- Annual Report of Activities for 2018 (PDF)
- Annual Report of Activities for 2017 (PDF)
- Annual Report of Activities for 2016 (PDF)
- Whitewater Survey of Historical Homes (PDF)
- Common Council Minute Book No. 1 1858-0512 thru 1883-0501 (PDF)
- Common Council Minute Book No. 2 1883-1892 (PDF)
- Common Council Minute Book No. 3 1892-1902 (PDF)