The Historic Preservation Commission has produced several publications that may be of interest.

Historic Property Intensive Surveys 

The Historic Preservation Commission received four Certified Local Government subgrants from the Wisconsin Historical Society to identify historic properties in Wauwatosa.  As of 2021, the entire City was surveyed.

The non-residential City-wide intensive survey, completed in 2017, evaluated properties for National Register of Historic Places eligibility. 

Completed in 2018, phase one of the residential intensive survey evaluated properties within the general boundaries of north of Milwaukee Avenue, east of the Menomonee River and south and west of the City boundaries for National Register of Historic Places eligibility.

Phase two of the residential intensive survey evaluated properties within the general boundaries of south of the Menomonee River and Underwood Creek, east of Mayfair Road, and north and west of the City boundaries for National Register of Historic Places eligibility. The survey was completed in 2020.

Phase 3 of the residential intensive survey was completed in 2021 and evaluated properties for National Register of Historic Places eligibility within the general boundaries of west of the Menomonee River, Underwood Creek, Mayfair Road, and 92nd Street, and south, north, and east of the municipal boundaries. 

Funding for the surveys were provided entirely by a Certified Local Government Subgrant from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior and administered by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Historical Guidelines Manual

The Wauwatosa Historical Guidelines Manual is a user’s guide specifically written for historically significant properties in Wauwatosa. Owners of historic properties, or properties located within a historic district, are encouraged to follow these guidelines when undertaking alterations to their property. This manual is available to purchase for $15 or can be downloaded below.

• Part 1 - Introduction and Commercial
• Part 2 - Residential
• Part 3 - Appendix, including tax credit and designation information

Walking Wauwatosa: A self-guided tour of Arts & Crafts, Bungalow and Mail-order Homes

This booklet contains historic and architectural information related to Arts & Crafts structures, bungalows, and mail-order homes including self guided walking tours of five neighborhoods. The booklet is available to purchase for $2.50. A Walking Wauwatosa poster (24” by 36”) is also available.

Wauwatosa Cemetery & First Baptist Church: Intensive Survey

During the city’s early development the Wauwatosa Cemetery served as the primary burying ground for some of the city’s most prominent residents, including veterans from the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War. Located on the cemetery grounds, the First Baptist Church is recommended for the National Register of Historic Places for its significance as a cemetery chapel. The survey is available for $10. A Wauwatosa Cemetery walking tour brochure is also available.

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