There are 5 main reasons for the Landmark & Historic District Designation Ordinance. (Section 28.01 of the Municipal Code)
To protect, enhance and perpetuate the City of Waukesha's cultural, social, natural, economic, political and architectural history as embodied and reflected in its improvements, landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts
To stabilize and improve property values
To foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past
To protect and enhance the City of Waukesha's attractions to residents, tourists and visitors and serve as a support and stimulus to business and industry
To promote the use of landmarks and historic districts for education, pleasure and welfare
Historic Designation Abbreviations
HABSC Historic American Building Survey Catalog HAWW The Historical Architecture of Waukesha, WI HG The Heritage Guidebook HGT Historic Genesee Township Brochure HWB Historic Wisconsin Buildings: A Survey in Pioneer Architecture NBHS New Berlin Historical Society Brochure NRHP National Register of Historic Places PWP Preserving Waukesha's Past WIHP Wisconsin Inventory of Historic Places WLB Waukesha Landmarks Brochure
