Sunday, September 28
Tickets are open!
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Discover the groundbreaking spirit of Crestwood, a hidden gem on the west side of Madison. Join us on September 28 for a specialty tour of this unique cooperative neighborhood. Crestwood was developed in the late 1930s by the Wisconsin Cooperative Housing Association as one of the nation's earliest experiments in affordable, community-focused design.
Explore the charming cul-de-sacs, thoughtfully preserved green spaces, and architectural innovations, ranging from modest modern homes to rare prefabs like the Lustron steel house and Marshall Erdman’s U-Form-it. Learn how a bold group of state workers, faculty, and veterans came together to build a better way of living rooted in collaboration, sustainability, and forward-thinking planning.
This is more than a tour, it's a walk through one of Madison’s most inspiring living histories. Don’t miss it!
Schedule of Tours
Date: Sunday, September 28
Tour Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tours will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run every 30 minutes with the last tour at 12:30 p.m.
Length: Approximately 1.5 hours
Meeting location address and map will be sent in your confirmation email and all email reminders.
*Please be aware that there are slight hills and uneven terrain (walking in green spaces) on this tour.
Tickets
Tickets: Madison Trust Members $15 | General Public $25
Tickets close September 26
Refunds: Refunds will be given up to September 23 at 11:59 p.m. Ticket fees are nonrefundable. To request a refund, email us at info@madisonpreservation.org and include your tour time.
*Ticket Transfers: We can now transfer your tickets to a different time. Transfers are subject to availability and can only be made if tickets are still available for the alternative time.
Additional Information
Weather: We will be there rain or shine! See Cancellations below for exceptions.
Cancellations by The Madison Trust: For the safety of our guests, a tour may be cancelled for extreme weather or lightening. If possible, we will alert guests in advance by email. Purchased tickets will be refunded.
What to wear: Dress for the weather in comfortable shoes, as tours require standing and walking for up to 1.5 hours.
Bathrooms: There are no bathroom facilities on the tour.