In honor of Historic Preservation Month this May, and this year’s theme, “All People Are Created Equal,” we’re asking Wisconsinites to help us tell the stories of places that matter.
What places in your community are worth preserving — and why?
We’re looking for photos and short stories about places across Wisconsin that hold meaning for you. They might be architecturally significant landmarks, but they could also be ordinary places with extraordinary stories: a neighborhood tavern, a school, a family farm, a union hall, a church, a corner store, a main street building, or a site connected to local history, culture, work, or memory.
Some places are beautiful. Some are humble. Some are fading from view. All can tell important stories about the people and communities that shaped Wisconsin.
To participate, email us:
A photo of the place (one you took yourself or otherwise have permission for us to use)
The name and location of the place
A brief story about what makes it meaningful or worthy of preservation
Please send submissions to info@wipreservation.org.
Throughout Preservation Month (and beyond), we’d like to highlight places and stories from around the state that reflect Wisconsin’s rich and varied history — from iconic landmarks to everyday places that matter deeply to the people who know them best.