Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards

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Since 1994, the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards has honored individuals, organizations, projects and programs whose work demonstrate a commitment to historic preservation. A generous grant from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation enables Landmarks Illinois to present awards annually in various categories. The awards ceremony is held each fall.

2024 LANDMARKS ILLINOIS RICHARD H. DRIEHAUS FOUNDATION PRESERVATION AWARDS CEREMONY

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Join us October 18 for our annual awards ceremony recognizing exceptional efforts in preserving, restoring and revitalizing historic places in Illinois! The event, which is open to the public, will take place at the historic Apollo’s 2000 theater in Chicago and will feature a sit-down awards ceremony and cocktail reception.

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WHEN

October 18, 2024

WHERE

Apollo’s 2000
2875 W. Cermak Road, Chicago

TICKETS

$60 Landmarks Illinois Members
$75 Non-Landmarks Illinois Members
$25 Students (with valid student ID)
*Former award winners can receive a discounted ticket

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2024 LANDMARKS ILLINOIS RICHARD H. DRIEHAUS FOUNDATION PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS

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Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits, Alto Pass

Award for Adaptive Use

Montgomery’s Place, Carterville

Award for Rehabilitation

Historic Lawson House, Chicago

Award for Rehabilitation & Richard H. Driehaus Legacy Award

Ramova Theatre, Chicago

Award for Adaptive Use

Salt Shed, Chicago

Award for Adaptive Use

The Terminal, Chicago

Award for Adaptive Use

1212 Larkin, Elgin

Award for Rehabilitation

Midtown FAUST Company, Rockford

Award for Rehabilitation

Old Courthouse Center, Woodstock

Award for Adaptive Use

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MEET THE 2024 AWARDS JURY!

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  • Quinn Adamowski, Landmarks Illinois
  • Jenn Edginton, Illinois State Museum
  • John Gay, JAQ Corp Int. P.C.
  • Sarah Horton, Berglund Construction
  • Anne Lazar, Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
  • Erin McNamara, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union
  • Lauren Parks, House of Miles
  • Will Tippens, Related Midwest, Landmarks Illinois Board of Directors

Previous Award Recipients

Learn about award recipients of the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards from 1994 to today.

Past Award Recipients

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