Wausau planning commission approves landmarking of Eastgate Hall's stone wing

The Planning Commission of the City of Wausau voted Sept. 16 to recommend landmarking only the stone wing of Eastgate Hall in Marathon Park, rather than the entire building, sending the recommendation to City Council for final consideration.

The decision matters because the stone wing is largely unchanged since its construction and is tied to early federal youth programs, while the adjoining white youth building has undergone multiple renovations, planning and parks staff told the commission.

Polly, Parks director, told the commission that the facility consists of “two parts”: “the main youth building, which is the white building, that has gone through renovations, two times now for sure in the last 25 years,” and “the stone wing, that has not changed.” She also noted that “Dr. Martin Luther…