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Statewide Endangered
2012
Ten Most Endangered Historic Places
This year’s list of threatened sites
was announced on April 24 at a press conference at the State Capitol in
Springfield. Now in its 18th year, this statewide list calls attention to
threatened historic resources in need of assistance in the form of responsible
stewardship and/or creative reuse plans. The economic downturn, public deficits
and a lack of available financing continue to challenge historic sites
throughout Illinois. By publicizing these sites, we hope to bolster local
advocacy efforts and build momentum towards each property’s eventual
preservation.
Since the program’s inception in
1995, 52 sites have been saved, 40 have been demolished or substantially
altered, 70 are still threatened, and 13 have a rehab pending/underway. For a detailed list of
past sites, visit the “Ten Most”
Archives.
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