Happy International Women’s Day! We’ll celebrate March with some special women focused posts. On the corner of Grant and 5th Streets is the iconic white building with red doors – … Continue reading Celebrating International Women’s Day – YWCA
Wausau Historical Architecture Tuesday – the old Coca-Cola Bottling building
It’s Tuesday – time for WHAT! By request, we head back down the avenue to the old Coca-Cola Bottling building at 1930 Grand Avenue.This building was under construction by around … Continue reading Wausau Historical Architecture Tuesday – the old Coca-Cola Bottling building
Press Release – Architecture Ambles walking Tours Season 2025
The Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks are excited to announce their 2025 season of Architecture Ambles walking tours. We start the season with Gary’s tour of historic downtown Wausau. The … Continue reading Press Release – Architecture Ambles walking Tours Season 2025
Landmarking News Update
Good news from City Hall tonight for historic preservation! Tonight the Wausau Historic Preservation Commission approved furthering the landmarking process for the Little Red School House in Marathon Park and … Continue reading Landmarking News Update
Wausau Historical Architecture Tuesday – Sylvan Hill
Last WHAT of February and spring is on the way (hopefully)! We took time to explore Sylvan Hill before all the snow left. Sylvan Hill (at 1329 Sylvan Street) was … Continue reading Wausau Historical Architecture Tuesday – Sylvan Hill
Landmarking News
Some great news for Wausau history heads! The Historic Preservation Commission will hold two public hearings on February 26th (Wednesday) at 6pm at City Hall. They will also be streamed … Continue reading Landmarking News
Wausau Historical Architecture Tuesday – Koschmann General Store
WHAT? That’s right it’s time for Wausau Historical Architecture Tuesday. We wandered a little further down 3rd Street to the corner of DeKalb and Third Streets – Koschmann General Store … Continue reading Wausau Historical Architecture Tuesday – Koschmann General Store
Voices of Historic Preservation – Episode 1
Historic preservation – it’s what we are all about! And it’s an important part of any thriving community. We have made it our mission to provide fun and educational opportunities … Continue reading Voices of Historic Preservation – Episode 1
A Brief History of Channel 9(WAOW)
Another notable non-building local landmark is the Weather 9. More than just a lit sign, it was a beacon providing the weather forecast at a glance – if you knew … Continue reading A Brief History of Channel 9(WAOW)
A Brief History of the Closing Wausau Schools
With the Wausau School District closing three schools and repurposing one, let’s take this time to look at their history before the schools are gone (though the buildings will remain). … Continue reading A Brief History of the Closing Wausau Schools