Wisconsin Historic Preservation Review Board | Wisconsin Historical Society

Organizational Description

About the Historic Preservation Review Board

Wisconsin Historic Preservation Review Board | Wisconsin Historical Society

What is the Historic Preservation Review Board?

The Governor appointed Historic Preservation Review Board reviews and acts on nominations to the State Register and the National Register of Historic Places. The 15-member board consists of nine professionals in the fields of architecture, archaeology, art history, and history; and six professionals in related fields, including landscape architecture, law, urban and regional planning, and real estate. Board members serve on one of three committees: Architecture, History or Anthropology.

When does the Historic Preservation Review Board meet?

The Review Board meets quarterly and its meetings are open to the public. The meeting dates for 2024 are listed below. The location and agenda for each review board meeting will be linked below 30 days prior to every meeting.

How to attend the February 23, 2024 Review Board Meeting

The February 23, 2024 Review Board meeting will be held in person at the Wisconsin HIstorical Society Headquarters in Madison. Public attendees may register to attend via Zoom. Attendees may request to speak regarding any item on the February agenda during the public comment period of the meeting. Individual speakers will be limited to two minutes per person. 

Register to attend the February Review Board meeting:

        • 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Architecture Committee, Murphy Board Room (Room 318) or register to attend via Zoom at https://wihist.org/WIRB-AR.
        • 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Anthropology Committee, Sellery Room (first floor) or register to attend via Zoom at https://wihist.org/WIRB-AN
        • 10:00 - 11:00 AM: History Committee, Room 437 or register to attend via Zoom at https://wihist.org/WIRB-H
        • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Full Review Board Meeting, Murphy Board Room (Room 318) or register to attend via Zoom at https://wihist.org/WIRB.

2024 Review Board Members

Sergio Gonzalez
History Committee
Milwaukee, WI
Term: 2019-2024

Carlen Hatala
Architecture Committee
Milwaukee, WI
Term: 2005-2023

Carol McChesney Johnson
Architecture Committee
Mount Horeb, WI
Term: 2017-2024

Dan J. Joyce
Anthropology Committee
Kenosha, WI
Term: 2005-2023

Neil Prendergast
History Committee
Stevens Point, WI
Term: 2012-2024

Ray Reser
Anthropology Committee
Amherst Junction, WI
Term: 2021-2025

Matt Sadowski
History Committee
Racine, WI
Term: 2019-2025

Amy Scanlon
Review Board Vice Chair
Architecture Committee
Madison, WI
Term: 2019-2025

Sissel Schroeder
Anthropology Committee Chair
Madison, WI
Term: 2006-2024

Valentine Schute, Jr.
Architecture Committee
La Crosse, WI
Term: 1993-2023

Daniel J. Stephans
Architecture Committee
Evansville, WI
Term: 2005-2023

Peggy Veregin
History Committee Chair
Stoughton, WI
Term: 2022-2025

Paul Wolter
Review Board Chair
History Committee
Baraboo, WI
Term: 2012-2024

Melinda Young
Anthropology Committee
Lac Du Flambeau, WI
Term: 2017-2025

Donna Zimmerman
Architecture Committee Chair
Amherst Junction, WI
Term: 2005-2023

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