HISTORIC MADISON ANNOUNCES PRESERVATION AWARD RECIPIENT

CELEBRATES JOHN STAICER’S PRESERVATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Historic Madison, Inc. President John Staicer announced that the Springdale Cemetery Association is the 2025 Dorothy Inglis Reindollar Historic Preservation Award recipient.  The group was honored for its outstanding rehabilitation of the cemetery chapel. The award ceremony took place on Friday evening at the HMI annual Preservation Gala at Shrewsbury-Windle House. The award is given in memory of Dotti Inglis Reindollar, who was a long-time HMI board member, city councilperson, and fervent promoter of Madison. 

In his remarks, Staicer noted, “The $100,000 restoration of this 1930s building, designed by architect Frederick Wallick and constructed by Harold Lohrig, brings new life to this space for funeral and memorial services. The Springdale Cemetery Association and its crew of talented artisans, craftsmen, and tradesmen in the fields of restoration and construction have transformed Springdale Chapel from a forlorn relic to a space for ceremony, comfort, tradition, and connection.

Not only did they beautifully restore elements that could be saved (stone, stained glass windows), they chose high-quality materials to replace what could not be saved (copper gutters, handcrafted wood doors) and added elements to protect the building in the future (sump pump, underground drainage system).”

Funds for the work were obtained by donations/grants from the City of Madison PACE Grant program, Jefferson County Commissioners Historic Preservation Fund, and two private foundations.

The award was accepted by Springdale President Don McKay.

Two Community Heritage Awards were also announced. Brook & Carrie Reindollar were recognized for the rehabilitation of their home at 111 West Second St. and many other contributions to the community, including their musical talents. David Daghir received the award for his many years of service to the community, including several historic building rehabilitations, including 601 Jefferson Street and 215–217 East Fourth Street, and his early involvement in establishing a Madison trolley non-profit organization.

Over 135 people attended Historic Madison’s largest fundraising event at the Shrewsbury-Windle House National Historic Landmark, which is celebrated as one of America’s most important 19th-century homes. The Gala recognized John Staicer’s 35 years of service to Historic Madison as he looks forward to retiring as Executive Director later this year. A number of speakers, including HMI Chairman Emeritus Merritt Alcorn, Kimberly Nyberg, family members Judy and Emma Staicer, and Mayor Bob Courtney, made remarks on Staicer’s behalf.

HMI is pleased to acknowledge the following corporate-level sponsors of the Preservation Gala: Morgan Foods, Repp & Mundt Construction, German American Wealth Management, Historic Eagle Cotton Mill Fairfield Inn & Suites, Goelzer Investment Management, Ratio Design, Liter’s Custom Lawn Care, & Steinhardt Enterprises. Funds raised will benefit the Jeremiah Sullivan House restoration.

Historic Madison, Inc. is a not-for-profit historic preservation organization founded in 1960 and dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Madison’s architectural heritage. The Dorothy Inglis Reindollar Preservation Award was established in 2000 to recognize a person, project, or organization that most closely emulates the enthusiasm, spirit, and dedication of Dotti Reindollar in all her pursuits.

For additional information about Historic Madison, contact us at (812) 265-2967 or by email at hmi@historicmadisoninc.com, or visit our website www.historicmadisoninc.com.