Historic Preservation Commission

OFFICIAL NOTICE & AGENDA SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING MEETING: Historic Preservation Commission MEMBERS: DATE/TIME: Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Blake Opal-Wahoske (C) Keene Winters LOCATION: Wausau City Hall — Board Room Christine Martens (VC) Jeffry Klapperich 407 Grant Street, Wausau WI, 54403 Bruce Trueblood Brad Lenz Dave Oberbeck (Ex Officio) Patrick Bacher Bill Hebert Aaron Griner (Ex Officio) 1 Discussion and possible action. a. Certificate of Appropriateness for the Egyptian Mausoleum located on 1701 Grand Ave, Wausau (Charles Peth and Krause Construction) b. Certificate of Appropriateness for 329 N 4th St, Wausau (Bread or Dead/The Pinery LLC) c. Certificate of Appropriateness for 903 Franklin St, Wausau (Blake Opal-Wahoske) 2 Adjournment. Blake Opal-Wahoske, Chair NOTICE POSTED AT CITY HALL (407 GRANT STREET) AND TRANSMITTED TO THE OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED NEWSPAPER DATE: July 15, 2026 TIME: 5:00 pm POSTED BY: Samantha Kulig In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the City of Wausau will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the ADA Coordinator at (715) 261- 6622 or ADAServices@wausauwi.gov to discuss your accessibility needs. We ask your request be provided a minimum of 72 hours before the scheduled event or meeting. If a request is made less than 72 hours before the event the City of Wausau will make a good faith effort to accommodate your request. Page 1 of 31  City of Wausau (715) 261-6500 | clerk@wausauwi.gov wausauwi.gov Page 2 of 31  APPLICATION TO TIIE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION Wausau, Wisconsin for a CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRHTENESS An application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness under City of Wausau Historic t andmarks Ordinance for proposed work as described below and on plans, drawings and photographs accompanying this application. (This application provides information supplemental to the building permit application form and only applies to landmark, historic sites, and properties within a designated historic district.) Carhw't Prrp€4)#E-Name: Chariie (rhcrl.s t ?.+ u M'rHome aa?{,tt Clif{siJa Ct, L,/(\rtuu w Address: zip !'tyot ._ Daytime Telephone No.: h"t) tit- ist- 8?4o Address of Subject Property: fiol afind firo, wtiyt!414, h/t 51103 INrsa, l^*) Name/Address/Phone Number of Applicant: zip (if different from property owner) Phone: PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING TO THE CITY INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT WITH THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION: - Three full size copies of the plan(s) at a scale of one inch equals not more than four feet. Important building details should be shown at a scale of one inch equals one foot. Recent photo(s) showing the entire building and others showing detail of area(s) proposed to be changed. Historic photo(s) of the building, if available. Photo(s) of other buildings showing details similar to those comtemplated may be submitted, if available. Building permit application. DETAITS OF PROPOSED WORK. Please check or fill in the blanks related to those building elements which will be impacted by the proposed work. On the reverse side of this application, provide a brief description of the nature of the proposed work. l. New Construction including additions to an existing structure: 2. Demolition of structure or portion thereoi . 3. Foutrdation: 4. Chimney: Brick Stone Wood Other 5. Garage Doors: Wood Metal Fiber Glass 6. Skylight: Type -, -, Size -, -. 7. Roof Pitch: -, Dormer -, Pitch: -. Other .........--. fi Roofrng Material: Asphalt Wood Tile -X-, Other --UPg-. Y Exterior Watl Material(s): Wood siding:(width)-, Alum/Vinyl siding:(width)-, Brick-. 10. Gutter Material: -, -, Size 11. Window StYle ize): (s Double Hung -. Casement Awnins Other 12. Glass Type: Full Pane Divided Panes I-eaded Stained Other -, Aluminum Vinyl other 13. Storm Window Frame: Wood 14. Storm Window Glass: -, Clear -, Tinted -, Other -,Material -, ' 15. Door TyPe: Front , Other 16. Storm Door TYPe:-, Front -, --, -, Other Material-, , Style (over) -, -, Page 3 of 31 -,  DESCRIBE IN GENERAL TERMS TIIE NATI]RE OF WORK TO BE COMPLETED (PIeasE PTiNt ANd AttACh - additional sheets if necessary): eu u'tttthwnf (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE) CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS If approved, this certificate is valid for 12 months from date of issuance. It may be renewed by contacting the City plans, and Inspections Department. No alteration may be made which differs from the approved application, conditions, if aaY. Application Numbel: Builaling Status: Contributing Noncontributing Approved as ProPosed: - - Approved with Conditions: - - Disapproved: (f you wish to appeal the Commission's decision, please contact the City Clerk') - Date: (Historic t andmark's Commission Chairman or Designee) COMMENTS OR CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANT/CERTIFICATE: P.rp.r.d by: Je Pribaic! APPCOA.FRM D.L: M.r.t l, 1994 R€viscd: Octobd 25, 199,1 Page 4 of 31 DESCRIBE IN GENERAL TERMS THE NATURE OF THE WORK TO BE COMPLETED The mausoleum building was built in 1912 and contains approximately 300 individual crypts. The exterior of the building is reinforced concrete, granite and Bedford stone. There are two roof sections over the building. One portion is tile and the flat roof is copper (photo attached). Over the years I have had a number of different contractors do roof repairs on the 100 year old tile portion of the roof in hopes of trying to stop the water from leaking into the building without much success. Most recently I had Kulp do some fairly significant repair work and the roof is still leaking. I recently learned however of Krause Konstruction who is currently doing malor roof repairs to the slate roof on the Woodson History Center and I gave them a call l met with Jason Krause, at the mausoleum, a few weeks ago and after a lengthy discussion we concluded that the only real fix is to replace this 100 + year old roof(s). On the tile roof portion Krause will remove the existing tiles, replace the material under the the tiles, put down ice and water shield and reinstall the original tiles. I believe on the flat copper portion of the roof we will be putting down a rubber membrane for the price of copper is now price prohibitive from again putting down copper. This portion of the roof however is not visible so it will not detract from the original appearance or the building. I have attached Krause Konstruction's quote for your information. Page 5 of 31  elr/ab Kraus e Konstruction Company CH URCH RESTORANOIV SPEC'AL'STS PO. BOX 356 Coon Valloy, W 54823 (608)452.2626 krauseko@mwt.net Mausoleunl ( Pine crove Cametery ) 715-551-8360 6t3n6 ,l501 g!!p€![@gmail.com Grand Ave crTY. srarE Axo zrp cooE Wausau, VvI 54403 We hcreby aubmit speclfrcatlons |gr: tlla roof and flat raola '1. Romove all roofing matgrlals from entire rool 2. Rrplace any missing orrotten wood. 3. lnEt8ll synthetic high temp. lce and water shield to entire slop€d roo, surface6 4. lnstall shop fabricated 16 oz. copper Flahings and trim. 5. lnstall 16o2. copper vallays and counter tlashings. 6. Reingtall til6 using coppor nails. 7. lnstall EPDM tully adhar€d rubbor rooting on flat rooh. Prlo.: a t3,780.00 Tile roof $63,320.00 2 Flat roofs $33.450.00 Thank You Jason Krause _ lnsured " " Grounds cleaned daily * Wb Ptopose hanby to fumlrh materlal and labor - comPlete ln accotdanc. wlth abovc apoclltcadona, tot the stm of: dollars ($ ) Pafine'lllo be made astollows: Payable upon completion S,gnalulB This ptoposal may be Page 6 of 31  7113126,2:47 PM Pinegrove Mausoleum.2iP Dro ne DJI_... tpc x File A 9 I O Share to... Log in Help O O 3olou ,9 John Anderson shared this file. Want to do more with it? LoEi in sign up x f.r T !l c- rl I :'------J ! I l - n a ') hltps://www.dropbox.com/scUfi/pylxjkwm294m2nj0utybb/Pinegrove-Ma...'/,2FD)l 0003-Edil.jpg&rlkey=pjo6fqgwwaSTkrkebc2xubcyj&st=qpg3ldbe Page 1of 1 Page 7 of 31 Pinegrove Mausoleum.zip 7113116,2:12PM Exterior D... JPG x File View A .l, I $ Share to... Log in Help O O 32/ov ,9 lohn Anderson shared this file. Want to do more vvi16 ;1r Log in sign up X i /! N.i I t- .,] I rl , r E. Ar h r I t I ii IF7: hitpsi//www.dropbox.com/scUfi/pylxikwm294m2ni0ulybb/Pinegrove-Ma...%2F_DSC1495-Edit.jp9&rlkey:pjo6fqgwwaSTkrkebc2xubcyj&sr=qpg3ldbe Page 1of 1 Page 8 of 31  Wausau Pilot StO7t1g1Z Mausoleum is Nearing Comptetion New Structure to be a Fitting Resting place For the Dead very few people in.wausau, perhaps, are aware of the fact rhat this city in a very short time wi, have a community or pubric mausoleum, a building erected and arranged for the purpose of putting to rest the bodies of our dead, and that Wausau is the first city in this state, in which a mausoreum been erected' severar other cities have of this stature has atso adopted this pran of buryial, but it will be some time before are finished and ready for use. That the propsed buldings the burying of the dead in mausoleums is not a modern idea or latter day innovation is proven by history, the ancient Egyptians and other rike civirized peoples did so even befter than civirization to do' our. own li is possible for our present has come down to us from the .present oJy practice of earth buriar dark oi mlOOte ages, the grave being an evolvement of barbarism, tnat has been the only method of buriar with.in. the reach ot Only the few very rich being abte feopte of rimited means. to JntorO many years ago the community rnausoreum their dead. not since then has come to be consiOereJ was perfected, which tne only sanitary and humane method of burial, and is ;;;'adopted by communities all over the country.. Whel .on.iJuiin'g the cost of an ordinary size lot in the cemetery, the digging oj ,n" grave, the coping and markers, finally the erection ofi suitable monument and maintenance of the lot and the monument an interment in a Page 9 of 31 communrly mausoleum ls easrly wrtnrn Ine reacn ot any Derson in moderate circiimstances. These facts were the immediate cause why Wausau now has a mausoleum; a number of our citizens having been considerate enough to advance sufficient funds to insure the completion of the building, and give our citizens an opportunity to lay to rest their deceased relatives and friends in a mausoleum and no longer in the open grave. The building which is nearing its completion is of a very imposing nature. lt has been erected in the northeast corner of Pine Grove cemetery and is not visible from Grand avenue. The material used in its construction is Bedford sand storie and concrete. The interior is arranged in four rows of crypts or burial places, which face on the two aisles that run through the length of the building. There are three hundred and fifty of these crypts, there being five family compartments. The entire inside finish is of white marble, highly polished. The crypts are arranged in rows four high, and each is sealed with a marble slab on which the name and any desired inscription can be placed. A marble ledge runs the length of the aisle, in front of each row of crypts, wide enough and ample enough for the depositing of floral emblems. The aisles or corridors are very spacious and will easily hold the usual number of mourners or attendents at a funeral, this feature being of great importance through the fact that funerals held in winter and stormy weather need not be hurried and the services and final ceremonies over the body be made disagreeable and dismal. The work of placing the marble ledges and slabs is now nearing completion, a number of expert and highly skilled men being engaged in the same. Anyone visiting Pine Grove cemetery should not fail to take a look at the mausoleum. A. C. Schmidt, whose office is in the Ritter & Deutsch block, will be pleased to give any desired information Page 10 of 31 $,/ausauSun 1011711912 Mausoleum Dedication Next Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock will take place the dedication of the Pine Grove Mausoleum, at Pine Grove cemetery, at which all of our citizens should take part. The Mausoleum has been built for the purpose of giving our deceased relatives and friends a Christian like burial at a very nominal cost, and our citizens should turn out in large numbers to attend the dedication services. An inspection of the building will take place immediately after the dedicatory services and the advantages of the mausoleum burial will be explained by authorities in the matter. The program for the services are as follows: (deleted from this transcript - see microfilm) Page 11 of 31  7 Wausau Sun 411611910 A Mausoleum for Wausau Local Business Men Promoting plan for Building to Contain Three Hundred and Fifty Tombs It is understood that a number of prominent business and professional men of the city have entered upon the promotion of the building of a community mausoleum to contain three hundred and fifty tombs. lt is proposed that this tomb of tombs be built of re-inforced concrete with granite or Bedford stone exterior, interior of polished marble with mosaic floors and solid brass doors and window sills, There are but four or five hundred institutions of this kind in the United states and none in wisconsin. The building is planned to be 66 x 7s feet and 20 feet high and if erected will stand in pine Grove cemetery. lt will cost $30,000 and wilt be the only institution of its kind in the state. An imposing and statery sepurchrar monument such as is here outlined, would be an enduring credit to its founders and Wausau pride should see that it beiomes a reatity. Page 12 of 31  Source unknown 6/06/191 1 For the Dead F. H. Sievert, a contractor of Bloomville, O., arrived in the city the past week with several car loads of machinery, apparatus and matsrial, which he will use in the construction of pine Grove maus_oleum. He expects to begin work at once, and to have the structure completed by Feb. 1, 1912. The construction of the building will be superintended by A. parsons, a local architect. Plans for building this structure have been under way for at least a year. lt was something new to our people and required time. lt is being financed and carried out by home people entirely. lt will be the first of its kind to be erected in Wisconsin - another instance of Wausau's progressiveness. Mr. Sievert, the contractor, has just completed a similar building in Springfield, lll., close to the Lincoln monument, and is an experienced man in this line of work. The wausau Mausoleum will be located in the northeastern parl of Pine Grove cemetery, facing the park established in that part of the cemetery, and is a most desirable location, The plans call for a structure of tasty design, built of Monolithic reinforced concrete, faced with Marathon county-granite and Bedford stone. The roof will be of glazed tile. The interior wiil be faced with polished marble, and the floor will be of Mosaic design. All exposed metal work will be of bronze. Page 13 of 31  The structure will contain 296 individual crypts and five compartments for families. Also a chapel, 36 feet in size, and two corridors 11 ,eet ,ppror,ir"t"i, ,O * wide. The outside dimensions of the buirding wi, be oo x from each crypt to receptacres which at teet pipes wi, react wi, contain disinfectants that will destroy any gases or other matter. purchasers crypts create a perpetuar indowment fund, of is used for maintenance. the interest of which Page 14 of 31 Kaylin Quella 237177 CTH-W 54403 715.432.8309 329 N 4th Street Wausau WI 54403 re-paint x x x Page 15 of 31  The building will be refreshed with new paint, a tiled storefront and awnings, efficient European-style windows, and updated signage and lighting. These improvements honor the building’s history while giving it new life, reflecting the materials and character found throughout downtown Wausau and visual Queue of being a place with good food and hospitality. https://accesswd.ca/products/windows/ Page 16 of 31 Page 17 of 31 Page 18 of 31 Page 19 of 31 Page 20 of 31 Page 21 of 31 Page 22 of 31 Page 23 of 31  SALES AGREEMENT Customer Name: Brett Opal Wahoske Contract Number: D26RW0016 Address: 903 Franklin Street, Feldco agrees to provide products and installation City/State/Zip: Wausau, WI, 54403 at the address listed. Primary Phone: 7152045277 Customer agrees to the following payment breakdown: Secondary Phone: Email Address: bwahoske@gmail.com Initial Deposit $2,400.00 Upon Final Measurements Upon Completion $2,400.00 Total Contract Price $4,800.00 Quantity Item Description 1 Other Provia Door Item: VINYL WINDOW Endure Window - EN600 Series 629 - 3-Lite Casement (1/3-1/3-1/3) Continuous Frame with T Mullion Construction White Exact Size: 59" x 40" ROTO Hardware White Lock-out Crank Handle INNERGY Thermal Sash Reinforcement Extruded Two Screens (White) with BetterVue Screen Mesh Graphite Foam Insulation Polyfoam Wrap (Four-sided) Sill Extender ComforTech DLA Double Strength Glass (1/8" per pane) 3/4" IG Thickness Colonial (Standard) SDL Grid - 1V x 2H White SDL Grids (External) *Notes: Notice To Buyer: This order is subject to all of the items set forth on the face and reverse side. By executing this instrument, buyer agrees to all terms and conditions: (Customer Signature) (Contractor of Representative Signature) Brett Opal Wahoske Feldco Factory Direct, LLC (Customer Name) (Name of Contractor's Business) 06/12/2026 06/12/2026 (Date) (Date) 24.231.134.14 2026-06-12 05:48:05 1 of 1 Page 24 of 31 The LaSalle–Stewart–Evans–Morehead House 903 Franklin Street, Wausau, Wisconsin​ A Queen Anne Residence of Architectural, Civic, and Social Significance Abstract The residence at 903 Franklin Street is a highly significant late-nineteenth-century Queen Anne–style Victorian home with Eastlake influences, distinguished by its architectural pedigree, early association with master builder William LaSalle, long clerical occupancy by Reverend William Stewart, and later use as the home of prominent lumbermen, physicians, civic leaders, and political figures. Drawing upon contemporaneous reporting from the Wausau Daily Herald and institutional documentation from the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Marathon County Historical Society, this paper presents a comprehensive, source-driven history of the property from its construction in 1883 through its recognition as a preserved historic home in the late twentieth century. Introduction Historic residences often serve as quiet witnesses to community evolution. The house at 903 Franklin Street, however, stands out for the extraordinary depth of documentation associated with it. Over more than a century, the property appears consistently in newspapers, civic records, and institutional histories. Not merely as an address, but as a setting for architectural innovation, religious leadership, political engagement, military service, social life, and preservation advocacy. Few homes in Wausau can be traced with such clarity across successive eras of the city’s development. Architectural Design and Construction (1883) Page 25 of 31 The house at 903 Franklin Street was designed and built in 1883 by William LaSalle, a well-known builder and contractor whose work helped shape Wausau’s late-nineteenth-century residential landscape. LaSalle was responsible for numerous notable buildings in what is now recognized as Wausau’s Warren District, and this residence reflects his command of the Queen Anne style, incorporating Eastlake-influenced detailing. Architectural characteristics include: ●​ Asymmetrical massing​ ●​ Steeply pitched and varied rooflines​ ●​ Decorative woodwork consistent with Eastlake aesthetics​ ●​ A scale and layout suited to both formal entertaining and family life​ Although LaSalle constructed the house for himself and his family, he lived there for only two years, establishing the property as both a personal residence and a showcase of his architectural approach.¹ Early Occupancy: The Stewart Clerical Era (1885–1900) Following LaSalle’s departure, the home entered one of its most formative periods under the occupancy of Reverend William Stewart, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and his wife Susan Stewart. The Stewart family resided at 903 Franklin Street from 1885 to 1900, during a period when the home functioned as both a private residence and a center of religious and social life. Reverend Stewart brought his family to Wausau upon assuming leadership of the First Presbyterian Church. Although he died in 1885 while visiting friends in Philadelphia, his widow and family continued to reside in the house for another fifteen years. Mrs. Stewart remained in Wausau until her death in 1908.² The extended Stewart occupancy firmly established the house as a place associated with community leadership, hospitality, and moral authority during Wausau’s formative years. Transition and Prominent Ownership (Early–Mid 20th Century) Page 26 of 31 During the twentieth century, the house passed through the ownership of several individuals who were deeply connected to Wausau’s economic and professional life. Institutional records identify residents and owners including: ●​ Theophilus Smith, lumberman​ ●​ Benjamin D. Stone, lumber businessman​ ●​ W. Richard Stone, lumber businessman​ ●​ Gordon McEachren, lumber businessman​ ●​ Dr. G. F. Pileggi, physician​ ●​ Dr. Richard Morehead, physician​ ●​ Christian Schock³​ These owners reflect Wausau’s economic base during the lumber era and its transition into a professionalized twentieth-century city. Domestic Life, Social Use, and Rental History Contemporaneous newspaper reporting from the Wausau Daily Herald reveals that throughout the early and mid-twentieth century, 903 Franklin Street was an active and adaptable household. Classified advertisements and society columns document: ●​ Furnished rooms offered for rent​ ●​ Employment of domestic help​ ●​ Sale of household furnishings​ ●​ Hosting of dinners, bridge parties, and club meetings​ ●​ Use of the home for church-related and civic gatherings⁴​ These accounts indicate a large, well-appointed residence capable of accommodating extended family life, guests, and social functions—consistent with its Queen Anne design. Page 27 of 31 The Evans Family and Mid-Century Civic Life One of the most visible chapters in the home’s history occurred during the residency of John E. Evans and his family in the mid-twentieth century. Political and Civic Engagement John E. Evans, residing at 903 Franklin Street, was prominently involved in Wausau’s civic and political life. Newspaper coverage identifies him as: ●​ A Democratic candidate for Congress​ ●​ A candidate for Mayor of Wausau​ ●​ An organizer and spokesperson for public initiatives​ ●​ A leader in organizations such as the March of Dimes and local educational efforts⁵​ The house functioned as Evans’s primary residence during his campaigns, tying the property directly to mid-century political discourse in Wausau. Family Life and Fire Incident Family life at the house is vividly illustrated in a widely reported incident in which eight-year-old John E. Evans Jr. detected smoke and alerted his family, allowing them to escape a potentially fatal fire. Firefighters later credited the child’s actions with saving lives, noting significant smoke damage but no loss of life.⁶ This episode underscores both the lived-in nature of the home and its survival through adversity. Military Service and National Context The house is also associated with national history through Pfc. John H. Treviranus Jr., a resident of 903 Franklin Street, who served in the Korean War. Newspaper reports document his receipt of a Bronze Star Medal and a Distinguished Unit Citation for heroism under artillery fire.⁷ Such accounts connect the domestic history of the house to broader twentieth-century American military service. Page 28 of 31 Preservation Recognition and Late Twentieth-Century Legacy By the late twentieth century, 903 Franklin Street had become widely recognized as a historic and architecturally significant property. The home: ●​ Was included in historic home tours​ ●​ Appeared in preservation-focused newspaper features​ ●​ Received a Historic Preservation Award during Wausau’s Beautification Week for architectural integrity, landscaping, and respect for historic context⁸​ This recognition reflects a shift from private residence to acknowledged community landmark. Conclusion The house at 903 Franklin Street represents an exceptional continuity of architectural integrity, civic relevance, and social life. From its construction by master builder William LaSalle, through its long clerical residency under the Stewarts, and into the twentieth century as home to lumbermen, physicians, political leaders, and decorated veterans, the property mirrors the evolving identity of Wausau itself. Documented across more than a century by newspapers and institutional records, the LaSalle–Stewart–Evans–Morehead House stands as a rare example of a residence whose architectural significance is matched by its richly documented human history. Sources and Citations 1.​ Marathon County Historical Society, property history for 903 Franklin Street.​ 2.​ Wisconsin Historical Society; Wausau Daily Herald, obituary and residence notices related to Rev. William Stewart.​ 3.​ Wisconsin Historical Society property ownership summary.​ Page 29 of 31 4.​ Wausau Daily Herald, classified advertisements and society columns referencing 903 Franklin Street.​ 5.​ Wausau Daily Herald, political coverage of John E. Evans.​ 6.​ Wausau Daily Herald, “Boy Smells Smoke, Gets Family Up.”​ 7.​ Wausau Daily Herald, Korean War service and citation articles.​ 8.​ Wausau Daily Herald, Beautification Week and Historic Preservation Award coverage. Page 30 of 31 Page 31 of 31