There are a number of preservation resources online. The following
list is a sampling of informative sites that we think that you may be interested in. Please note that all links open in a new browser window, to return
to the Landmarks site, close the new window.
Architecture
American Institute of
Architects,
Chicago Chapter aiachicago.org
American Institute of Architects Illinois aiail.org/g
HistoricBridges.org offers professional
photo-documentation, information, and advocacy for all types of historic
bridges except covered bridges. In addition, HistoricBridges.org
strongly advocates for the reform of surface transportation policy and
fights to increase awareness of the feasibility of historic bridge
preservation. HistoricBridges.org is guided by the philosophy that
placing a greater funding focus on the maintenance, repair, and
rehabilitation of existing bridges whether historic or not, is the best
solution for a country's aging and deteriorating bridges.
[VISIT SITE]
Pleasant Home,
Oak Park
Pleasant Home, also known as the John
Farson House, is a landmark Prairie Style house museum located in the
heart of Oak Park, Illinois, one the nation’s most architecturally
significant villages.
Pleasant Home is a national architectural treasure, designed in 1897 by
prominent Prairie Style architect George W. Maher for investment banker
and philanthropist John W. Farson.[VISIT SITE]
Building Technology Heritage Library
To make period catalogs more easily available,
the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) has launched
the Building Technology Heritage Library (BTHL), a web-based digitized
collection of primarily American and Canadian, pre-1964 architectural trade
catalogs, house plan books and technical building guides.
[VISIT SITE]
Farnsworth House, Plano
The Farnsworth House, designed by Ludwig Mies van
der Rohe in 1951 and located near Plano, Illinois, is one of the world’s most famous
examples of modernist domestic architecture. It was purchased in 2003 by a
partnership of Landmarks Illinois and the National Trust for Historic
Preservation.
The Driehaus Museum preserves and interprets
the Gilded Age home of Chicago entrepreneur Samuel Mayo Nickerson in order
to promote the understanding and appreciation of historic architecture and
design. [VISIT SITE]
Forgotten Chicago
First and foremost, our main goal is to
discover and document little known elements of Chicago’s infrastructure,
architecture, neighborhoods and general cityscape, whether existing or
historical. [VISIT SITE]
Technical Preservation Services
Technical Preservation Services is the nation's
leading provider of information and guidance on the care of historic
buildings. Technical Preservation Services provides the tools and
information necessary to take effective measures to protect and preserve
historic buildings, ranging from historic masonry and window repairs to lead
paint abatement to accessibility for people with disabilities.
[VISIT SITE]
Chicago Bauhaus
and Beyond
Chicago Bauhaus & Beyond is a non-profit
organization which celebrates and promotes 20th century modern architecture
and design.
The official website of the Illinois Route 66
Scenic Byway! The experiences you’ll find here are as unique, fun and
memorable as the road is long. Route 66 defined a remarkable era in our
nation’s history - and it lives on today in Illinois’ Route 66’s many
roadside attractions, museums, restaurants - and the shining ribbon of
blacktop we call The Mother Road. Illinois’ stretch of this mythic road
boasts the highest density of kitschy, interesting things to do you’ll find
from here to California. So, join us for the far out journey that never ends
on Illinois Route 66. It’s closer than you think, right here in your own
backyard. We look forward to seeing you on the Mother Road soon! [VISIT SITE]
Landmarks Illinois
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53 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
tel. 312-922-1742
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