Historic Preservation Week ActivitiesSaturday, May 18th Free Parking 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. 241 South St. The City of Waukesha will offer free parking at the Downtown parking Ramp. Available at the South Street entrance only. Ride the Spring City Trolley 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The trolley will run a continuous tour route to the day's events beginning at the Downtown Five Points. Sponsoerd by: Waukesha County Historical Society Waukesha Springs 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Silurian Spring (in Springs Park off of Post Office Circle This Springs Era Springhouse stands as a reminder of the days when Waukesha was known as the "Saratoga of the West." Tiles depicting themes of the era adorn the exterior. Inside, visitors may view the bubbling basin while guides share the history of the spring. Sponsored by: Waukesha 1834 Club Tours of the Historic Andrew Frame House 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Last tour begins at 1:30 p.m. 507 N. Grand Ave. This magnificant Italianate style home (c. 1879) was designed by architect Edward Townsend Mix for prominent Waukesha resident Andrew Frame. A rare opportunity to tour this restored mansion. Sponsored by: DeMars and Associates Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Waukesha Masonic Lodge Open House 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. To include tours 317 South St. 11:00 Presentation on the Masonic Lodge's role in Waukesha History 12:00 Community Luncheon The Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservations' display of the Ten Most Endangered Buildings will be on hand for Public viewing. Sponsored by: Waukesha Masonic Lodge Tour the Waukesha Civic Theatre 10:30 a.m. 264 W. Main St. Don't miss this guided tour of the historic Pix Theater Building. Waukesha's only original Art Moderne theater was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places after a massive restoration project. Sponsored by: Waukesha Civic Theatre Tour Resthaven 10: a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 915 N. Hartwell Ave. Enjoy this rare opportunity to visit Resthaven Hotel (c. 1905). Located on a hill overlooking the city, Resthaven (currently home of the New Tribes Bible Institute) was the last large hotel built during Waukesha's Springs Era. Take a guided tour of the building and view memorabilia from the era. Sponsored by: New Tribes Bible Institute Historic Truck Display 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Corner of Clinton and W. Main St. The American Truck Historical Society Beer City Chapter will have a variety of old trucks for public viewing. Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 101 W. Main St. Architectural Scavenger Hunt Discover indoor and outdoor architectural detail of the museum building. Fun for all ages. Museum admission is by donation. Sponsored by: Waukesha COunty Historical Society & Museum Carroll College's Institute for Civil War Studies 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. First Floor MacAllister Hall, on the South East Corner of College and East Avenues The Institute, housed in the beautifully-restored George Wilbur House (c. 1893), features the Edmund FitzGerald collection of books, papers and other Civil War items. Sponsored by: Carroll College Antique Appraisals 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A Dickens of a Place 521 Wisconsin Ave.10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. James Store Gallery 131 W. Broadway Appraisals of antique furniture, specializing in 1950s retro Historic Story Telling at Martha Merrell's 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 300 W. Main St. Dave Oreshack will present stories about Waukesha's historic past. Sponsored by: Martha Merrell's Books Open House at City Hall 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 201 Delafield St. View a collection of historic photographs representing Waukesha's glorious past. Mayor Carol Lombardi will be there to greet visitors. Historic Downtown Displays Downtown Merchant Windows Stroll the streets and locate the historic objects in store windows and interior displays Waukesha Engine Display 250 W. Main St. This display will highlight the early years of the Waukesha Motor Company (Waukesha Engine) in relation to the growth of the city. The display will include historic phots, advertising and memorabilia. Sponsored by: Waukesha Engine Historical Society Donovans Toys 259 W. Main St. View a private collection of antique toys. Frank's Sewing Center 272-74 W. Main St. Interior display of antique sewing machines. Krumrich Jewelers 234 W. Main St. Interior display of antique tools. James Store Gallery 131 W. Broadway Peer into the James Store's past as a furniture store. Hey Baby! 259 W. Main St. A display featuring antique infant clothing and accessories. Cuddles Hallmark 314 W. Main St. Interior display celebrating the 100th anniversary of the teddy bear. Creative Touch Crafts 271 W. Main St. Display featuring dolls and accessories from the American Girl Collection.