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Madison’s Block 100 stuck between past, future (access required)

Published: January 31, 2012
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Madison’s Schubert Building represents both an anchor to the city’s past and an obstacle to achieving one vision for a prominent downtown block.

Landmarks Commission loses chair to ordinance (access required)

Published: July 8, 2011
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By Adam Wise Madison’s change in leadership this year is hitting home for longtime Landmarks Commission member Daniel Stephans, who likely will chair his final meeting Monday after a decision from Mayor Paul Soglin that he’s no longer eligible to fill that role. “The mayor has appointed a replacement for me because I have an [...]

Silo in the city goes against the grain

Published: December 23, 2010
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By James Briggs A Madison architect is testing the city’s threshold for preserving historic districts. Kristofer Nonn in 2009 bought a dilapidated house on Madison’s near east side with intentions of remodeling it into a new home for himself and his wife, Helen. Nonn couldn’t resist an opportunity to make an artistic statement. He and [...]