Conceptual Plans for Historical Hose Tower Have Been Developed

A conceptual plan for the Hose Tower and grounds building has been developed by the Greendale Historical Society’s architect.

The project calls for the renovation of the building and turning it into a community gathering place.

“Our mission is to plan, secure funds for and oversee the adaptive restoration of the Historic Greendale Grounds Building and Hose Tower into a Community/Cultural Center with public restrooms, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces and other facilities for community use,” said Greendale Historical Society President Ted Mainella.

The plans are only conceptual. Much review needs to be done before any action can take place. If approved, work would be completed in accordance with state and federal requirements for historic buildings. The Greendale Historical Society is working with Wisconsin Historical Society, who will also take part in reviewing plans.

The first phase to reinstall windows and glass block as in the original building has been completed. The next phase, scheduled for this year, is to install public access restrooms. 

Just recently Greendale's celebrity,  for the fundraising campaign for the Grounds Building and Hose Tower project.

The historical society has raised $188,000 for the restoration. About $60,000 of that has been matched by the Village of Greendale, which

Even though plans for the restoration are still only conceptual, the historical society has already begun using the building as a community gathering place.  The historical society is holding a  at Village Days this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested can go to the Greendale Historical Society's booth at the .