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

Landmarks Illinois hosted its annual preservation awards ceremony October 18, 2024, at the historic Apollo’s 2000 theater in Chicago.

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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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