Former President Lynn Bjorkman with 2023 award recipients Sign Art Studio for their work on the Badger Liquor sign. Photo by Nick Wilkes Photography
Madison Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to honor projects, people and organizations in our community that demonstrate excellence in historic preservation.
Each year the Madison Trust highlights specific projects that show a high level of devotion to historic preservation through property owners, architects, designers, contractors or other participants. We also recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions in activities that support the preservation and promotion of our cultural heritage.
Nominations are closed.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
We hope you’ll join us to celebrate our 2024 award recipients & 50th anniversary!
Event Venue
The Madison Club
The Atrium Room
5 E. Wilson St., Madison
Evening Schedule
6:00 PM - Social hour with hors d’oeuvres by The Madison Club and cash bar
7:00 PM - Awards ceremony & 50th anniversary celebration
Tickets
Members $35
Nonmembers $45
Tickets close May 10
Dress Code: In keeping with the Madison Club’s elegant and professional atmosphere, the Club’s Board of Directors and staff request that guests dress in a way that helps create a pleasant and welcoming environment. Please note that the following are not acceptable dress: Athletic/yoga wear, hooded sweatshirts, graphic t-shirts, midriffs, and faded or ripped denim and cutoffs. In addition, please remove hats in the Clubhouse.
2024 Award Recipients
The Madison Club
The Madison Club, photo by the Madison Trust
We are thrilled to be holding this event at The Madison Club, a Madison Landmark (#116, designated in 1994). The Madison Club (1916-1918) was designed in the Georgian Revival style by prominent Madison architect Frank Riley. The building is considered among Riley's finest non-residential designs. Teddy Roosevelt even stayed at the Madison Club on May 28, 1918.
Excerpt from nomination form:
“The Madison Club was formed in 1909 by a group of prominent business and professional men, led by F.W. Montgomery, president of the Madison Street Railroad (street car) Company. The men wanted a place where they could meet for lunch and discuss topics of mutual interest, especially municipal issues, conduct business informally and socialize.”
The original portion of the building was erected between 1916 and 1918 at a cost of $102,000.
Frank Riley (1875-1949) began his career in Madison in 1915. He is best known for his Georgian and Colonial Revival residential designs, but was also skilled in Tudor Revival style (Maple Bluff, University Heights, Shorewood Hills, the Highlands and Nakoma). Riley’s non-residential designs included East High School, Lakewood School and the First Church of Christ, Scientist.