Historic Properties Survey Completed! In February of 2008, the City of Menasha was awarded a grant for the Wisconsin Historical Society to conduct a survey of Menasha's historic properties. The grant enabled the city to update the original survey of historic properties that was last completed in 1986. The firm Heritage Research, Ltd. was engaged by the city to conduct the resurvey work. The updated survey was presented to the Landmarks Commission in August or 2009 and has been accepted by the State Historical Society.

Links: Historical and Architectural Resources Survey Report (Pdf Format) Historical and Architectural Resources Resurvey (Powerpoint) Photos: 1st Street to Konemac Street Lake Road to Winnebago Avenue

The Menasha Landmarks Commission was established in October of 1995. In creating this commission, the Common Council declared as a matter of public policy that the "protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of improvements of special character, special historic interest or value is a public benefit in that such protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and continued use is believed to"...

• serve as support and stimulus of business and industry and strengthen the city's economy;
• safeguard Menasha's historic and cultural heritage;
• stabilize and improve property values;
• foster civic pride in accomplishments of the past;
• promote the use of historic structures and sites for the education and enjoyment of Menasha residents; and
• integrate the modern environment with historic buildings and sites.

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