Editor’s note: The following news release was received from the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.

The public is invited to a presentation about local landmarks at risk, featuring four City-owned landmarks: Birge Fountain, Starin Park Water Tower, White Memorial Building, and Whitewater Effigy Mounds Preserve. Landmarks Commission members will provide brief overviews and photos of all four landmarks, along with details concerning their current deteriorated conditions and needs for repair and restoration. 

Landmarks Commission member Kori Oberle states, “Local landmarks not only enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity and distinctiveness of Whitewater, they are visible reminders that raise the community’s awareness and pride in its past. It is this “sense of place” that encourages people to put down roots in a community. Landmarks also enhance the community’s attraction for residents, visitors, tourists and prospective residents, while stabilizing and increasing property values. They also encourage investment in economic development. These are some of the many reasons that we hope people will help the City safeguard our community’s history and cultural heritage.” 

The presentation will be held in the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library’s Community Room located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free program and no registration is required. For additional information, visit the library’s website at www.whitewaterlibrary.org or call 262-473-0530.