Oct
3
7:00 PM19:00

Place, Urbanism and Spatial Justice

SAVE THE DATE

Our physical environment continues to be developed, financed, and managed by numerous unjust policies, practices, systems, and institutions.  How did we get to the place where your zip code can predict your health outcomes?  Understanding the history of land as a tool for injustice in the United States is paramount to moving toward equity in the built environment and spatializing justice.  In this program we will learn about the history of land as a tool for injustice.  Explore the concept and the application of spatial justice as a tool to make our cities and communities just places for everyone.

Speaker: Paul D. Bauknight Jr.

Learn more about the speaker and this program.

Special thanks to our program partners!

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Kathryn Clarenbach, A Force in the Modern Women’s Movement
Mar
28
7:00 PM19:00

Kathryn Clarenbach, A Force in the Modern Women’s Movement

A cursory review of a remarkable woman’s career

Join us in recognizing Kathryn Clarenbach's important contributions to our nation's history.

Kathryn “Kay” Clarenbach was a principal leader in the development of the second wave of the feminist or modern women’s movement in Wisconsin and the United States. She worked as a university instructor, a civic volunteer, and as the mother of three children. She often worked from home – writing and planning activities for state and national women’s organizations and efforts.

Clarenbach earned her doctorate degrees in political science an economics at the University of Wisonscin-Madison, married and started a family while teaching in other states. Soon after the Clarenbach family moved to Madison in 1961, she began her career of organizing to remove impediments to women’s professional growth imposed by policies and laws, to enhance women’s contributions to society and the economy.

While teaching at Edgewood College, she developed the support for the Wisconsin Commission on the Status of Women that she subsequently chaired at the request of Governor John Reynolds. Concurrently, she served as the first Director of University Education of Women at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Over the years, Clarenbach helped plan and organize several causes and groups:

  • National Organization for Women (NOW) to lobby for changes in Federal laws.

  • The National Women's Political Caucus to train and elect women to political offices.

  • Marital property and divorce reform.

  • Women’s Studies program at the University of Wisconsin.

  • National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year, 1975.

  • National Women's Conference Committee, 1977.

  • Wisconsin Women’s Network, coalition of over 100 Wisconsin organizations that advance women’s rights.

  • Wisconsin Women's Council to continue the work of the former Status of Women’s Commission.

In her career, Clarenbach gave hundreds of talks, provided media commentary, and published works to improve the lives of women and girls throughout Wisconsin and the United States.

Image: Kathryn Clarenbach. Wisconsin State Journal Archives. Undated.

Speaker

Under contract with the Madison Trust, Gary Tipler prepared the Landmark Nomination for the Kathryn Clarenbach Family Residence at 2229 Eton Ridge, Madison. Tipler has conducted research, developed histories, designed new buildings, planned renovations of historic buildings, and advocated historic preservation in Madison and over 30 communities throughout the Midwest.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Cost: Free | Register Here

Registration closes at 5:00pm on March 28.

This is a virtual event on Zoom. Only one ticket is needed per household. This program will be recorded.

Program Partners

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Designing Madison's Future: 85+ years (and counting)
Mar
13
7:00 PM19:00

Designing Madison's Future: 85+ years (and counting)

PROGRAM

Since its inception in 1935, Strang has helped shaped Madison through forward-thinking architectural design. As one of the midwestern pioneers of the now-historic International Style, Strang established a future-focused culture, centered around the integration of building systems into architectural machines. As styles changed throughout the century, prominent Mid-Century and Modernist public buildings by the firm continued that tradition by showcasing and integrating the latest in architectural technologies and design thinking. This session will explore the legacy of Strang's impact on the Madison community through a historical lens, using virtual recreations of prominent local buildings to showcase projects that were cutting-edge in their time. Drew Martin will share a variety of the firm’s International Style residences in Monona and Madison, Mid-Century Modern public buildings, and some recent projects that are currently shaping the future of the East Washington Corridor.

SPEAKER: Drew Martin

Click here to learn more about this program and other programs in the series.

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Past and Future: Plans for Lake Monona's Waterfront
Feb
22
7:00 PM19:00

Past and Future: Plans for Lake Monona's Waterfront

PROGRAM

In 1909, a group of three hundred Madisonians met to consider commissioning a comprehensive plan that would guide the future growth and development of Wisconsin’s capitol city. By a unanimous vote, John Nolen, a landscape architect based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and one of America’s leading town planning and civic design professionals, was hired to prepare the plan. That plan, “Madison: A Model City”, included Nolan’s vision of connecting the Capitol to the lake. Though Nolan’s plan was never fully realized, over the years it has remained an inspiration for development of the Lake Monona’s waterfront. Now, a new major planning initiative, sponsored by the City of Madison and Friends of the Nolan waterfront, is again drawing Madison’s attention to its downtown lakefront. “Voices of the Lake” is a new master plan for the Lake Monona waterfront, introduced to the public by a design team at Sasaki Associates, Denver office, in 2023. This presentation will focus on John Nolen’s 1911 model city plan and then look at how new voices and ideas have informed the current plan to re-envision the future of Madison’s signature lakefront park.

SPEAKERS: Anna Cawrse and Lynn Bjorkman

Click here to learn more about this program and other programs in the series.

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Discovering Historic Preservation, and More
Jan
10
7:00 PM19:00

Discovering Historic Preservation, and More

PROGRAM

Madison was a very different place in the 60’s & 70’s. Even this small ideal city was buffeted by national trends of flight to the edges and deteriorating older neighborhoods. Urban renewal, a rapidly growing UW campus, turned neighborhoods into student slums and large vacant lots. Banks financed new projects on the fringe and not the core of the City, and an expanding freeway system made it easier to get to that fringe. Viet Nam turned the UW campus into a war zone. Madison residents realized they were losing their community that had been featured as an ideal city on the cover of Life Magazine in the late ‘40’s. Action was needed. Action was taken with failures and successes. Into this melee, Arlan Kay, newly graduated from the Architecture program at Iowa State University, (1966) came to Madison with his very pregnant wife Lori, to find work and raise a family. From his point of view we will explore what happened and the early years of the Madison Trust and many other organizations and individuals that discovered historic preservation, and more.

SPEAKER: Arlan Kay

Click here to learn more about this program and other programs in the series.

Tickets go on sale December 1.

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A Luther Memorial Church History
Oct
18
7:00 PM19:00

A Luther Memorial Church History

The Centennial of Claude & Starck’s Building for the Ages

FREE PROGRAM

Luther Memorial, a city and state landmark, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of their building this fall.  Designed by Claude and Starck, construction began in 1921 and was dedicated in October, 1923. The Madison Trust is thrilled to co-sponsor this program with Luther Memorial and we hope you'll come out to join us!

An illustrated talk to mark the centennial of the construction of Luther Memorial Church will be presented by Gary Tipler, an architectural historian versed in the works of Claude & Starck, Architects. The church building was patterned after European cathedrals in the Gothic Revival style. It was completed and dedicated on October 28, 1923. The talk will focus on the story of the building, its siting and changes over the years. A reception with light refreshments to follow. No registration necessary. Click here for address and parking information.

Image: Luther Memorial exterior, 1920s, courtesy of Luther Memorial

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2023 Member Appreciation Event
Oct
12
4:00 PM16:00

2023 Member Appreciation Event

MEMBER-ONLY EVENT

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is honored to host the members of the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation for a behind the scenes look at the recent preservation of the historic Hillside Theatre at Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, Taliesin.

The Hillside Theatre is a part of a larger complex on the Taliesin property that was the center of life for Wright’s Fellowship. The drafting studio, dining room, kitchen, assembly hall, and theatre make up the Hillside complex, which was originally the Hillside Home School – a progressive education center run by Wright’s aunts. Hillside, like every building at Taliesin, is nestled into a rolling hill, surrounded by the beautiful natural and agricultural landscapes that inspired Wright’s works.

The event will include a tour of the Hillside complex, focusing specifically on ongoing theatre project, led by members of the preservation team and a reception with light refreshments. We look forward to sharing our passion for preservation with a group who does so much to advocate for preservation in Madison and the surrounding areas.

Registration opens September 1.

Photo courtesy of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

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Mansion Hill West Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Sep
23
10:00 AM10:00

Mansion Hill West Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Mansion Hill West: Meet Movers and Shakers

Hidden among the student rentals, you’ll see where Madison’s “big bugs” settled. Time-travel with us from the 1850s to the 1940s to discover a variety of architectural styles and hear stories about the people who built our city—the Jackson, Tenney, Quisling, Mautz, Steensland, and Stevens families. 

After the Tour: Enjoy one complimentary pint at the Plaza Tavern, 319 N. Henry St., after the tour

Length: Approximately 1 1/4 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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2023 Specialty Tour of the West Rail Corridor
Sep
17
8:30 AM08:30

2023 Specialty Tour of the West Rail Corridor

In the 19th century, the West Rail Corridor, the area around the Milwaukee Road Depot on West Washington Avenue, was a hotbed of businesses that depended on the railroad to transport raw materials and finished products, as well as businesses that served railroad passengers and workers. This area, birthplace of a number of long-term Madison businesses, now abounds with repurposed historic buildings that are home to offices, renters and condo owners. Join us for a nostalgic look at a previous transportation world plus a display of railroad photographs provided by the Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Guests will also enjoy light snacks and beverages at the end of the tour.

This tour is presented by the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation and the Center for Railroad Photography & Art.

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour Times: Beginning at 8:30 a.m., leaving every 30 minutes with the last tour at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $15 MTHP Members and CRP&A Members | $25 General Public

Learn more on our Specialty Tour page.

Image: Passenger train no. 106 prepares to depart for its midday run to Milwaukee on February 2, 1956. The elevated view is from the crossing guard’s tower. Gruber-01-046-02

Thanks to our tour sponsors for making this event possible!

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Machinery Row Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Sep
16
10:00 AM10:00

Machinery Row Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Machinery Row: Threshers, Tractors, Trains, & Traveling Salesmen

During the booming 19th century, the east side of Madison was the center of the agricultural implement manufacturing industry in Wisconsin. Railroads converged here and the area became “Machinery Row.” Learn about this history and see factories, commercial buildings, a railroad station, hotels, and a candy company to boot! 

*We will be testing a new headset system on this tour. Each guest will have their own listening device that fits over the ear.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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University Heights Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Sep
9
10:00 AM10:00

University Heights Historic Architecture Walking Tour

University Heights: Iconic Architects

Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Frank Riley, Claude & Starck, Alvan Small—oh my! This distinguished campus-adjacent neighborhood has been home to some of Madison’s most prominent university faculty. As you explore the area, guess (or ask!) what many of the street names have in common.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 1/4 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Marquette Bungalows Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Sep
2
10:00 AM10:00

Marquette Bungalows Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Marquette Bungalows: What’s a Jerkinhead?

In just two city blocks, you’ll learn about these unique Craftsman-style bungalows that are modest yet so appealing. (And you’ll be able to identify a jerkinhead!) They weren’t designed by trained architects, but by craftsmen working for the Karrels Building Company between 1924 and 1929.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 hour

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Nakoma Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Aug
31
6:00 PM18:00

Nakoma Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Nakoma: Colonial and Tudor Revival Gems in an Early Suburb

Take a trip with us down historic Nakoma Road and learn about one of Madison’s first suburbs and the prominent residents and architects responsible for its development. View fine homes on lush lots as well as one of Madison’s oldest buildings, the Old Spring Tavern.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Bascom Hill Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Aug
26
10:00 AM10:00

Bascom Hill Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Bascom Hill: Learning Matters

Bascom Hill is where the University of Wisconsin campus began. Iconic Bascom Hall at its top is flanked by UW’s first two buildings (1851 and 1855). Today the hill is lined with buildings ranging in style from elegant 19th-century Beau Arts to 20th-century modernistic Brutalist. In 1974 Bascom Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its historic architecture and for its significance in the areas of education, politics, conservation, art and music, and communications.

*Bascom Hill is a steep walk, but the group will be stopping along the way to the top to look at historic buildings.

After the Tour: Stop by MOKA and enjoy one complimentary small beverage of your choice, 711 State Street (at the University Bookstore)

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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State Street Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Aug
24
6:00 PM18:00

State Street Historic Architecture Walking Tour

State Street: That Great Street!

The artery connecting the State Capitol to the UW campus lies at the beating heart of our city. So many people, stories, and fascinating structures—it’s hard to fit them into one tour. Overture Center, the Orpheum, Peace Park, flatiron buildings! Come walk with us and feel the excitement.

After the Tour: Stop in at Chocolate Shoppe and grab one complimentary junior ice cream cone or dish, 468 State St.

Length: Approximately 1 1/4 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Old Market Place Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Aug
19
10:00 AM10:00

Old Market Place Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Old Market Place: Divergence by the Lakeshore

A tour of this near east-side neighborhood between East Washington and the shore of Lake Mendota will demonstrate how a historic factory, water utility building and school have been adaptively repurposed into apartments. See both Madison’s earliest African American neighborhood and lakeside homes of the well-to-do.

After the Tour: Head over to Cargo Coffee after the tour and receive $2.00 off one beverage, 750 E. Washington Ave.

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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University Heights Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Aug
17
6:00 PM18:00

University Heights Historic Architecture Walking Tour

University Heights: Iconic Architects

Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Frank Riley, Claude & Starck, Alvan Small—oh my! This distinguished campus-adjacent neighborhood has been home to some of Madison’s most prominent university faculty. As you explore the area, guess (or ask!) what many of the street names have in common.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 1/4 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Machinery Row Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Aug
12
10:00 AM10:00

Machinery Row Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Machinery Row: Threshers, Tractors, Trains, & Traveling Salesmen

During the booming 19th century, the east side of Madison was the center of the agricultural implement manufacturing industry in Wisconsin. Railroads converged here and the area became “Machinery Row.” Learn about this history and see factories, commercial buildings, a railroad station, hotels, and a candy company to boot! 

*We will be testing a new headset system on this tour. Each guest will have their own listening device that fits over the ear.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Marquette Bungalows Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Aug
10
6:00 PM18:00

Marquette Bungalows Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Marquette Bungalows: What’s a Jerkinhead?

In just two city blocks, you’ll learn about these unique Craftsman-style bungalows that are modest yet so appealing. (And you’ll be able to identify a jerkinhead!) They weren’t designed by trained architects, but by craftsmen working for the Karrels Building Company between 1924 and 1929.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 hour

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Nakoma Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Aug
5
10:00 AM10:00

Nakoma Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Nakoma: Colonial and Tudor Revival Gems in an Early Suburb

Take a trip with us down historic Nakoma Road and learn about one of Madison’s first suburbs and the prominent residents and architects responsible for its development. View fine homes on lush lots as well as one of Madison’s oldest buildings, the Old Spring Tavern.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Bascom Hill Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Aug
3
6:00 PM18:00

Bascom Hill Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Bascom Hill: Learning Matters

Bascom Hill is where the University of Wisconsin campus began. Iconic Bascom Hall at its top is flanked by UW’s first two buildings (1851 and 1855). Today the hill is lined with buildings ranging in style from elegant 19th-century Beau Arts to 20th-century modernistic Brutalist. In 1974 Bascom Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its historic architecture and for its significance in the areas of education, politics, conservation, art and music, and communications.

*Bascom Hill is a steep walk, but the group will be stopping along the way to the top to look at historic buildings.

After the Tour: Stop by MOKA and enjoy one complimentary small beverage of your choice, 711 State Street (at the University Bookstore)

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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State Street Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Jul
29
10:00 AM10:00

State Street Historic Architecture Walking Tour

State Street: That Great Street!

The artery connecting the State Capitol to the UW campus lies at the beating heart of our city. So many people, stories, and fascinating structures—it’s hard to fit them into one tour. Overture Center, the Orpheum, Peace Park, flatiron buildings! Come walk with us and feel the excitement.

After the Tour: Stop in at Chocolate Shoppe and grab one complimentary junior ice cream cone or dish, 468 State St.

Length: Approximately 1 1/4 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Old Market Place Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Jul
27
6:00 PM18:00

Old Market Place Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Old Market Place: Divergence by the Lakeshore

A tour of this near east-side neighborhood between East Washington and the shore of Lake Mendota will demonstrate how a historic factory, water utility building and school have been adaptively repurposed into apartments. See both Madison’s earliest African American neighborhood and lakeside homes of the well-to-do.

After the Tour: Head over to Cargo Coffee after the tour and receive $2.00 off one beverage, 750 E. Washington Ave.

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Mansion Hill West Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Jul
22
10:00 AM10:00

Mansion Hill West Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Mansion Hill West: Meet Movers and Shakers

Hidden among the student rentals, you’ll see where Madison’s “big bugs” settled. Time-travel with us from the 1850s to the 1940s to discover a variety of architectural styles and hear stories about the people who built our city—the Jackson, Tenney, Quisling, Mautz, Steensland, and Stevens families. 

After the Tour: Enjoy one complimentary pint at the Plaza Tavern, 319 N. Henry St., after the tour

Length: Approximately 1 1/4 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Bascom Hill Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Jul
20
6:00 PM18:00

Bascom Hill Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Bascom Hill: Learning Matters

Bascom Hill is where the University of Wisconsin campus began. Iconic Bascom Hall at its top is flanked by UW’s first two buildings (1851 and 1855). Today the hill is lined with buildings ranging in style from elegant 19th-century Beau Arts to 20th-century modernistic Brutalist. In 1974 Bascom Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its historic architecture and for its significance in the areas of education, politics, conservation, art and music, and communications.

*Bascom Hill is a steep walk, but the group will be stopping along the way to the top to look at historic buildings.

After the Tour: Stop by MOKA and enjoy one complimentary small beverage of your choice, 711 State Street (at the University Bookstore)

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Marquette Bungalows Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Jul
15
10:00 AM10:00

Marquette Bungalows Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Marquette Bungalows: What’s a Jerkinhead?

In just two city blocks, you’ll learn about these unique Craftsman-style bungalows that are modest yet so appealing. (And you’ll be able to identify a jerkinhead!) They weren’t designed by trained architects, but by craftsmen working for the Karrels Building Company between 1924 and 1929.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 hour

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Nakoma Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Jul
13
6:00 PM18:00

Nakoma Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Nakoma: Colonial and Tudor Revival Gems in an Early Suburb

Take a trip with us down historic Nakoma Road and learn about one of Madison’s first suburbs and the prominent residents and architects responsible for its development. View fine homes on lush lots as well as one of Madison’s oldest buildings, the Old Spring Tavern.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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University Heights Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Jul
8
10:00 AM10:00

University Heights Historic Architecture Walking Tour

University Heights: Iconic Architects

Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Frank Riley, Claude & Starck, Alvan Small—oh my! This distinguished campus-adjacent neighborhood has been home to some of Madison’s most prominent university faculty. As you explore the area, guess (or ask!) what many of the street names have in common.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 1/4 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Machinery Row Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Jul
6
6:00 PM18:00

Machinery Row Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Machinery Row: Threshers, Tractors, Trains, & Traveling Salesmen

During the booming 19th century, the east side of Madison was the center of the agricultural implement manufacturing industry in Wisconsin. Railroads converged here and the area became “Machinery Row.” Learn about this history and see factories, commercial buildings, a railroad station, hotels, and a candy company to boot! 

*We will be testing a new headset system on this tour. Each guest will have their own listening device that fits over the ear.

After the Tour: Tour Treat Partners are paused for this tour. We thank our past partners for their support!

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Mansion Hill West Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Jul
1
10:00 AM10:00

Mansion Hill West Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Mansion Hill West: Meet Movers and Shakers

Hidden among the student rentals, you’ll see where Madison’s “big bugs” settled. Time-travel with us from the 1850s to the 1940s to discover a variety of architectural styles and hear stories about the people who built our city—the Jackson, Tenney, Quisling, Mautz, Steensland, and Stevens families. 

After the Tour: Enjoy one complimentary pint at the Plaza Tavern, 319 N. Henry St., after the tour

Length: Approximately 1 1/4 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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Old Market Place Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Jun
29
6:00 PM18:00

Old Market Place Historic Architecture Walking Tour

Old Market Place: Divergence by the Lakeshore

A tour of this near east-side neighborhood between East Washington and the shore of Lake Mendota will demonstrate how a historic factory, water utility building and school have been adaptively repurposed into apartments. See both Madison’s earliest African American neighborhood and lakeside homes of the well-to-do.

After the Tour: Head over to Cargo Coffee after the tour and receive $2.00 off one beverage, 750 E. Washington Ave.

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.

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