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Illinois’ Ten Most Endangered Historic Places
2010 List of
Threatened Sites
The annual “Ten Most
Endangered Historic Places” list is designed to focus attention on sites
throughout Illinois threatened by deterioration, lack of maintenance,
insufficient funds, or inappropriate development.
(photo) Red Cliff, Moline
This year, a number of the
sites listed have fallen victim to the poor economic climate, a resulting
wave of property foreclosures, and restrictions in
available financing. By publicizing these sites, we hope to bolster local
advocacy efforts and build momentum towards each property’s eventual
preservation. [more]
Cook
County Hospital Rehab
Nine-year Advocacy
Effort Succeeds
 In
July 2010, the Cook County Office of Capital Planning and Policy released a
Request for Qualifications for architectural and engineering services for
the rehabilitation of Old Cook County Hospital, as well as neighboring
Pasteur Park. The
RFQ deadline is August 25th.
The nearly century-old building at 1835 W. Harrison Street in Chicago had
been the subject of a nine-year advocacy effort to prevent its demolition.
That battle ended on March 2nd, when the Cook County Board voted to support
a rehabilitation proposal to convert the long-vacant structure into medical
offices. [more]
Support a
Rehab Tax Credit
Learn How to Support
This Effort
 The Illinois legislature is currently considering
a Rehabilitation Tax
Credit bill (SB 2559). This bill would help create new jobs
and spur new investment in Illinois. To learn how to support this effort,
click here.
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To learn more …
Chicago’s Emerald Necklace
Susan Benjamin, Historian and Jean Follett,
Historian ,
will discuss Chicago's boulevard and park system at the Thursday, Sept. 16th Preservation Snapshots Lecture. [more]
Buildings For Sale Of Historic Interest
Use the following link to view listings have been submitted to Landmarks
Illinois and represent buildings for sale of historic interest.
View Chicagoland Watch List 's the Rose House and Pavilion
movie in high quality
QuickTime or Flash formats with audio.
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