Kenosha's Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 5 p.m. in Room 204 of the Municipal Building at 625 52nd Street. The commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the exterior restoration of the Gilbert M. Simmons Library located at 711 59th Place within the Library Park Historic District.
The meeting will include a public hearing on the restoration proposal. Alderman Jan Michalski chairs the commission, which includes Vice-Chairperson Chris Allen and commissioners Peter Johnson, Kathryn Jones, William Siel, AJ Swartz, and John Ellis III.
Citizens are invited to comment during the meeting. Those requiring assistance due to a disability should contact the city by noon on the meeting date to arrange accommodations. The commission will also review and approve minutes from their September 30, 2026, meeting.
The Gilbert M. Simmons Library is a significant historic landmark in Kenosha, and the proposed restoration aims to preserve its exterior character while maintaining the building’s historic integrity. This meeting represents a key step in the city's efforts to protect its architectural heritage.
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