HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-131 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-131
CITY OF STILLWATER
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS,the structure located at 114 Chestnut Street East, otherwise known as the
Brunswick House, was constructed by William C. Penny about 1848 —the same year in which
Stillwater was platted as a town and the year the "convention" in Stillwater took place; and
WHEREAS, the property is adjacent to the Stillwater Commercial Historic District as
listed on the NRHP, which runs along the south side of Commercial St.; and
WHEREAS, the empty structure, waits for the next chapter in its long history and,
therefore, is a building that needs to be taken care of—preserved and handed down to another
generation to tell the stories of our past; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has reason to believe the Brunswick
House is significant to the City's history and will act in a resource and advisory capacity to
owners regarding preservation, restoration and rehabilitation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of
Stillwater hereby declares that the due to the structure being the oldest know wood structure in
the City of Stillwater, and the ties it had to our early lumbering history, we believe the structure's
preservation is important to the heritage of the area and the State of Minnesota.
Enacted by the City County of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota this 20th day of August, 2013.
CITY OF STILLWATER
Mic ael Polehn., Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk