Nominations Open for Historic Preservation Awards
Nominations will be accepted immediately
Catagories are:
"Contributes to Green Bay's Identity in a unique way"
"Endangered Historic Property"
"Significant socially or architecturally"
"Hidden Element of Green Bay's History"
Awards will take place in May at the Brown County Library downtown Green Bay.
See the Awards link at the top of this page for selection criteria and the online form.
City wins 2009 Preserve America Award
Preserve America is a federal program that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage. The goals of the program include a greater shared knowledge about the nation’s past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country’s cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities. More>>
Letter from the Chairman
August 2009
Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in the Green Bay Historic Preservation Commission’s website. Our commission consists of seven volunteer members appointed by the mayor representing the following fields: a registered architect, historian, licensed real estate broker, alderman, and three shall be citizen members. We meet every second Monday of the month at 4:45PM at City Hall, and our meetings are open to the public.
Along with historic property permit reviews, the commission holds an annual awards ceremony hosted by the mayor, and is an advocate and safeguard for historic and prehistoric sites, cultural heritage, and the aesthetic character of the City. We continue to proactively educate the community on Green Bay’s heritage, and work with the public and private sectors as a resource.
Seventy-five years ago, on August 9, 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave a speech at Bay Beach to celebrate the tercentennial of Jean Nicolet’s landing at Red Banks. 2009 marks the 375th anniversary of Nicolet’s exploration where he named the area now known as Green Bay La Baye or La Baie des Puants. See the commendation>>
As we celebrate Green Bay’s long history, we keep an eye on our historical assets which need protection and preservation. Unique buildings such as the Egyptian Revival building known as “Jones Motors” on Broadway are being revitalized. Others, like the Hotel Northland (currently the Port Plaza Towers), await preservation efforts.
We must ensure our heritage is protected and foster pride in our city’s rich and diverse past for future generations. The commission continues to spotlight our past and reach out to share our history with the community.
Thank you.
Michael Iwinski