Preservation of Historic Architecture and Resources
Formed in the early 1990's to save the Peabody Mansion from the developer's wrecking ball, the Landmark Conservancy is a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving historically and architecturally significant buildings which are critical to the cultural heritage of the Chicago area and educating the public about the importance of significant historic resources and their preservation.
Formed in the early 1990's to save the Peabody Mansion from the developer's wrecking ball, the Landmark Conservancy is a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving historically and architecturally significant buildings which are critical to the cultural heritage of the Chicago area and educating the public about the importance of significant historic resources and their preservation.
Conservancy News
The Landmark Conservancy traveling exhibit on Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett's Plan for Chicago is on display at the Westmont Public Library. Check with the Library for the exact dates and times. For information on making the exhibit available for your organization send an email to landmarkconservancy@gmail.com
The Landmark Conservancy traveling exhibit on Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett's Plan for Chicago is on display at the Westmont Public Library. Check with the Library for the exact dates and times. For information on making the exhibit available for your organization send an email to landmarkconservancy@gmail.com
Upcoming
Flower Sale - May 1, 2010 at Bronswood Greenhouse on Madison in Oak Brook
2010 Baar Lecture Series
October 12, 2010
November 9, 2010
at Mayslake Hall
Current Projects
Seeking a county-wide ordinance in DuPage County to identify and save historic sites.
10 Most Endangered
The Landmark Conservancy nominated the Graue Mill Waterfall for the 10 most endangered.