SAVING/PRESERVING THE 1925 LANCASTER, WI HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
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#5
I attended Winksill n the Middle school from 1990 to 1999Nikki Krantz (Cassville, 2024-04-02)
#7
I attended the school in 5th and 6th grades back in the early 90's before moving to the current Middle School. I would like to investigate saving it and it's historical/architectural relevance.Seth Cooley (West Bend , 2024-04-02)
#9
I love that building!Barb Rewey (Lancaster, 2024-04-02)
#13
I attended school in Lancaster from preschool through high school graduation(2006). I attended basketball practice in the old gym while in school and played in basketball league after graduating. My younger sister attended Maple St. Daycare in the building. I believe this historic old building still has a lot to offer the community if properly utilized. Childcare, Housing, Business, Youth Center/Recreation, Administration, Fitness and Healthcare services all come to mind. Working in construction, just a few years ago I was part of a leadership team that remodeled an aging school in Sun Prairie into separate entities including a Health Clinic, Professional Learning Center, and an Academy. It would be a shame to see this building come down when it still has so much to offer.Steve Miles (Sun Prairie, WI, 2024-04-02)
#14
I believe this building could serve the city of Lancaster and the surrounding areas. This has been a part of the community for a very long time and should continue to be. I attended the Lancaster school system for my entire education. I had activities and classes in that building, I volunteered with the occupational therapy that was there when I was in college. My parents both attended school there, there are many great memories for all the community in this building that should be preserved.Brihanne Wolf (Clinton, Iowa, 2024-04-03)
#15
Too much of our history is lost when old buildings are carelessly destroyed.Gordon Govier (Fitchburg, 2024-04-03)
#16
Preserving this historic school and repurposing it to serve community functions and local small businesses would provide a unique asset in the life of the Lancaster and greater Grant County communities.Doug Clapp (Denver, CO, 2024-04-03)
#17
I graduated from this high school in 1959 and I have great memories of going to school there. I have no ties to the new high school.Sandra Gundlach (Columbia, 2024-04-03)
#18
I attended school in Lancaster from 1959 to 1971 when I graduated. I attended Jr. High in this building and would like to see it re-purposed rather than torn down.Patti McKelvey (Marshfield, WI , 2024-04-03)
#19
I grew up in Lancaster and went to middle school in this building. It should be a historical site and NOT torn down. All the money spent on the library... yet you can't save this building. It's a shame.BrendA Popp (Cottage Grove, 2024-04-03)
#22
I am signing this because it is a beautiful building that has so much history. I remember the beautiful wood and stone (marble?). I went to the school during my Jr. High School days, 1977-1979, and my father, aunts and uncles went to school there as well.Angie Finney (Wauzeka, 2024-04-03)
#26
I grew up in Lancaster and attended school here. It would be a shame to see this building go. Where I live now, has turned the previous elementary school into a community center where dance classes, exercise classes, art classes and pickle ball are held. It also houses what is called “Blessings” where people donate clothes and furnishings for those in need.Tina Lotspeich (Neshkoro , 2024-04-03)
#29
I attended Jr. High School in this building. I can’t imagine why anyone would want to destroy it. It’s part of everyone’s history that attended the school. Wonderful memories live on, & are revisited every time someone returns home, & drives around town remembering all the wonderful times from their childhood. There are a lot of changes, but this building should be recognized as a large part of Lancaster’s history, and everything possible should be done to ensure it will continue to stand.Kristine (Seitz)Rutherford (Dubuque, 2024-04-03)
#32
I attended this school in the early 90s for 5th and 6th grade before moving to the current middle school. The city of Lancaster should use building for community needs, possibly for apartments.Christine Schilling (Pace, 2024-04-03)
#33
I grew up in Lancaster and went to school here.Dolly Brunner (Belleville, 2024-04-03)
#34
Lancaster has had a big problem with tearing down memorable buildings like the hotel, pink pony, the old, jail, bakery, etc.I know it’s gonna take money, but it would thing that it’d be a great for housing. Could also do Consignment out of the gymnasium.
Dave Friederick (E Dundee, 2024-04-03)
#39
I attended LHS starting in Sept 1955 until May of 1959.Roger Twist (Tempe, 2024-04-03)
#46
I’m signing because I believe there is value in updating a solid building for new usage where many memories were created. I attended high school in that building from 1954-1958Marilyn Meyer (Las Cruces NM, 2024-04-04)
#48
Went to school in LancasterDavid Pascoe (Poynette, 2024-04-04)
#50
Both of my parents and myself attended this school. It is a beautiful building on the inside especially and is an important part of Lancaster's history. I believe it is worth saving as an investment in the future of the people of Lancaster and the surrounding areas.Kristi Simpson (Garden City, Kansas, 2024-04-04)
#52
I went to junior high school in this building. Both my parents went there in high school. Lancaster has lost a lot of historic buildings. It is time to save one.Tim Vesperman (Chicago, 2024-04-05)
#53
I’m signing because it is a beautiful, historic building that can be used for the betterment of the community. I graduated from LHS.Evelyn Goke (Houghton, 2024-04-05)
#56
I grew up and went to school in Lancaster. I remember walking through in grade school. Hopefully it can be saved and put to good use.Jessica Spillane (Apple River , 2024-04-05)
#57
I believe it is an asset to the community and a treasure for decades to comeBonnie Blackbourn (Oconomowoc, 2024-04-06)
#60
I attended Lancaster schools and Graduated 2002. I am a current Lancaster resident with children in Lancaster schoolsBrandon Clark (Lancaster, 2024-04-07)
#61
I went to school there in the 1960s—so many wonderful memoriesAnn Larrabee (Wausau, 2024-04-07)
#64
I attended 7th 8th and 9th there!!! And Lancaster hates saving the old!!! They should have saved the old motel/hotel instead of making it a parking lot!!!!!!Richard Wieland (La Crosse, 2024-04-08)
#70
I went there my Freshman year 1964.Susan Mclimans (Bloomington, 2024-04-09)
#76
A beautiful building. I went to middle school there.Jennifer Pickel (New Lisbon , 2024-04-11)
#80
I’m signing because I went there for Jr High & lived cattycorner across from the school at 1016 West Maple. I was Nancy Tucker, now Nancy BartlettNancy Tucker (Stockbridge Ga, 2024-04-11)
#84
Preserving the architectural history of our cities is vital in ensuring that the cultural and artistic significance of our ancestors lives on. Without such architectural works, we simply sever our connection to the past in a way. A connection that allows us to truly progress as a collective society.Lukas Howard (Madison, 2024-04-14)
#86
The history and importance this building holds for the city of Lancaster is unquantifiable. For nearly 100 years, this beautiful building has stood tall and seen numerous changes to our beautiful rural town. By removing such an important piece of history, the city would not only be erasing 100 years of Lancaster's educational history, but also memories for countless natives living in Lancaster, and around the world. Most residents of Lancaster have had parents, grandparents, great grandparents, and even great-great grandparents who attended this school. Erasing such an important piece of history in such a small town would not only be irresponsible, but devastating for so many people. Historic buildings such as this need to be protected and preserved at all costs.Ross Howard (Lancaster, 2024-04-14)
#91
I attended middle school here. Class or 1982Kathleen Kleist (Platteville, 2024-04-17)
#93
My daughter went to preschool here 5 years ago. I get money is always an issue, but I dislike how easy it is for some to just destroy so much history.Travis Thurston (Lancaster , 2024-04-19)
#95
I moved in Lancaster and loved this building.Lacey Newman (GALENA, 2024-04-21)
#97
I believe this historic building is still a viable, and loved building by the community. Its part of the history of lancaster, and should be saved.David Kwallek (string:STITZER , 2024-04-25)
#104
I was born and raised on a farm in Lancaster and graduated in 1977. I went to Junior High in this building and my dad graduated from high school in this building back in the 1950's. Our family have a deep connection to this building. I would hate to see another old building that is almost a century old go to waste and being tore down for something more modern. History needs to be preserved as without it there is nothing left to fall back on for the future to see what it used to be like. I loved the balcony around the gym and the top floor was the study hall with the stage which is where my dad graduated from. The wooden floors up there and the seats were all original when I was there in our Junior High years. I still remember where all my classrooms and teachers were. The gym was not only for phy. ed. but also for dances which were very popular back then. I know my memories will always be with me but I would still like to see the building preserved. I would also like to get a tour of the building as well. How would I be able to do that?Della Jahnke (Sheboygan Falls, 2024-07-15)
#105
Lancaster has a lot of history of WisconsinThe first governor is buried there.
There were onion plantation's farmers by freed slaves.
Fantastic architecture in the old library
(now gone. ). County court house, old hotel, old jail, the plantation house and workers homes. Many now gone. The stone work and carved wood now gone. Why destroy our past the high school is a prime example or craftsmanship.
Some are to quick to destroy the history of our very special city. The architecture and the architects art should be preserved and honered.
I am sure that many feel the same way, they need to not be afraid to speak up.
Lancaster needs to power up, speak up, and stand proud of the history of Lancaster.
Sue Palfrey Wheeler (St paul, 2024-07-17)