The City of Neillsville recognizes historic properties in our community with a historic plaque. Process to obtain a plaque Plaques are in place for currently listed historic properties. If you would like to see if your property is eligible to be listed as a historic property on the local, state or national registry of historic properties - we ask that you complete the following form to begin the process. Plaque Program Application Form - City of Neillsville WI Once completed please send the Application Form to: Mail or Deliver to: Neillville City Hall, 106 W Division St. Neillsville WI 54456 OR Emailed to clerk@neillsville-wi.com This application will be reviewed and a detailed history or your property will be accumlulated by the City of Neillsville Historic Preservation Commission. If the property meets the historic eligibility requirements, your request for a Plaque will be processed. Historical Research The Plaque Program requires some research into the history of your building or property. Much of the needed information may be self-explanatory or be common knowledge of the property owner, family or neighbors. Other sources of information utilized to research your property may include State, City or County records, Clark County Museums and Historical Societies and the City of Neillsville Public Library. If you want to research the building/property yourself, please do not hesitate to contact the the Historic Preservation Commission for assistance with questions on where to find needed information. Plaque Information and Dimensions • The oval bronze plaques are 10” long by 7” high. • They will have the construction date prominently displayed in the center, stating either “Built” or “Circa” in the second line. • Each applicant will be able to customize the wording at the top of the plaque as long as the maximum letter/space count is not exceeded (approximately 20 characters including spaces). • The bottom of the plaque will read “City of Neillsville Historic Preservation Commision”. • Suggested information is a name associated with the history of the residence or business, the original owner’s profession, or name of the original business. • Only verifiable historic facts will be allowed. • City Staff will assist in the final wording and layout for the plaque. • Plaque example 1 • Plaque example 2 Plaque Cost The cost of the plaques are $250.00. The fee for the plaque must be submitted prior to ordering. Delivery times are estimated to be between 5-7 weeks from the order date. Eligible Properties Any structure within the City of Neillsville that meets one or more of the following criteria, as determined by the Historic Preservation Commission: • Its value as a reminder of the cultural or archeological heritage of the city, state or nation. • Its location as a site of a significant local, state, or national event. • Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state or nation. • Its identification as the work of a master builder, designer, or architect whose individual work has influenced the development of the city, state or nation. • Its value as a building that is recognized for the quality of its architecture, and that retains sufficient elements showing architectural significance. • It's characteristic of an architectural style. • Be landmarked or eligible to be landmarked at a local, state, or national level. • Structures should generally be 50 years or older, although other structures may qualify. Properties should retain sufficient architectural detail to qualify as having characteristics of an architectural style. They do not have to be the work of a master builder, designer or architect, but simply convey their history through architectural elements. Properties that are the site of a significant local, state or national event, or which identify with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state or nation also qualify.