Title
Draft Plaque Text: Frederick W. & Elsa H. Schmidt House
Recommended Action
Discussion only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Discussion of draft text for the newly listed Frederick W. & Elsa H. Schmidt House.
Staff Contact:
Michelle Sadlier, Historic Preservation Officer, Community Planning & Development, 360.753.8031
Background and Analysis:
The Frederick W. and Else H. Schmidt House was approved by the Heritage Commission for listing on the Olympia Heritage Register on November 30, 2016.
Ms. Sadlier has worked with applicants Keith and Maria Ciani to draft text for the bronze plaque that will be manufactured and posted to commemorate the house’s listing on the Register. The Commission will provide input on the draft text, which is as follows:
Frederick W. & Elsa H. Schmidt House
1912
The first home built by the youngest son and daughter-in-law of Olympia Brewing Company’s founder, Leopold F. Schmidt, this house was substantially remodeled in 1946 by prolific local contractor Karl L. Strandberg, who lived here at the time with his wife Opal.
The original application for the Register and historical details on the property can be found in the meeting packet for the November 30, 2016 meeting.