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Historic preservation commission forwards Saint John's Episcopal Church landmark nomination after testimony from church leaders
Summary
The commission voted to forward a nomination to landmark Saint John's Episcopal Church at 330 McClellan Street to the Planning Commission after public testimony from church leaders who described the building's architectural and civic history.
The City of Wausau Historic Preservation Commission voted to forward a nomination to designate Saint John the Baptist Episcopal Church at 330 McClellan Street as a local landmark to the Planning Commission, following public testimony from two church leaders.
Doug Ramsey, identified in the meeting as senior warden of the Episcopal Church of Saint John the Baptist, described the church's founding in 1854 and its role in downtown Wausau as “a pillar of our community,” and urged preservation of the building’s architectural features. Father Samuel Cripps, rector of Saint John the Baptist, gave a historical overview of the parish and its continuous use on the same plot of land since the late 1850s, noting the church’s stained glass, plaques, and other interior and exterior features that reflect local history.
Commissioners held a public hearing on the nomination, heard the testimony, and then moved to forward the nomination to the Planning Commission for review. The chair told attendees that the Planning Commission would likely consider the item in March and that it would proceed to the City Council on the second Tuesday in April if the Planning Commission acts favorably. The commission recorded the motion as passed; no opposing votes were recorded in the meeting transcript.
Church leaders and commissioners were invited to attend Planning Commission and City Council hearings to provide additional testimony during those steps of the process.
