Landmarks Illinois

Aldermen allow Preservation Commission to visit Harley Clarke, deny statewide nonprofit

October 9, 2018

Aldermen decided Monday that members of Evanston’s Preservation Commission will be allowed to visit the Harley Clarke Mansion in advance of an Oct. 23 meeting, though architects, engineers and assessors...

Local billionaire to receive recognition from state landmarks organization

January 29, 2016

Evanston billionaire Jennifer Pritzker will be recognized by Landmarks Illinois, a nonprofit that aims to protect state and cultural landmarks, for her dedication to the preservation and renovation of...

Historic Irving House to be moved to permanent Evanston location

March 3, 2015

A historic house designed by a noted architect will be moved from its current temporary location in a parking lot to a permanent Evanston location Thursday, according to the city. The house, built in...

Historic house to be moved to Evanston

October 9, 2014

A house built by a noted architect will be moved from its original location in Wilmette to Evanston, according to a city news release. The move to the new Evanston site will begin on Friday. The house,...

Preservationists stop suit, Prentice plans to move forward

February 15, 2013

There’s no saving Prentice now. Landmarks Illinois and the National Trust for Historic Preservation moved Thursday to dismiss their case against the city of Chicago. The two groups, which make...

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