First it was the "Shorewood Way," then the WPA (Works Progress Administration) that put unemployed Shorewood and Milwaukee area residents to work in Shorewood in the 1930s. Everything from water and sewer to major building projects were tackled, the fruits of which we still enjoy today.
For more information on the extraordinary role the WPA played in the builidng of Shorewood, see our most recent newsletter. Click on "Newsletter" in menu and then on the Jan - March 2012 edition. |
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| Our Town - Historic Shorewood - Survey Results Available
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A survey of Shorewood's potentially historic properties was recently completed at the request of the Wisconsin Historical Society Preservation Office. Homes and other buildings that may be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places were identified along with potential historic districts.
The report also includes a discussion of the benenfits of historic designation to property owners and to the Village and the mechanics of applying for designation.
Copies of the report are available at the Shorewood Library (librarian's desk) and in the Historical Society's Sheldon Room which is open to the public on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.(lower level of the Library).
The Shorewood Historical Society is currently considering what steps to take next to encourage preservation. Comments or questions may be sent to shorewoodhistory@yahoo.com or call and leave a message at 414.847.2726.
For more information on historic preservation, click on "Shorewood Homes" above.
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