Historic Preservation in Wausau, WI (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Wausau, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Wausau's Historic Preservation Commission designates buildings and sites as local historic landmarks under Municipal Code § 2.82.055, currently naming nine properties including the Wausau Club, the Cyrus Yawkey House and the Old Engine No. 4 Fire House. Altering, removing or demolishing a landmark requires a certificate of appropriateness, and violations carry fines up to $100 per day.
Historic Landmark Designation in Wausau
Significant RestrictionsWausau Municipal Code §§ 2.82.055, 2.82.120
The following properties are designated as local historic landmarks: (1) The property located at 309 McClellan Street (Wausau Club) and more particularly described as: [...] (2) The property located at 403 McIndoe Street (Cyrus Yawkey House) and more particularly described as: [...] Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a forfeiture of up to $100.00 for each sep...
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