Landmarks Illinois seeks nominations for 2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois
“School Building C” at Altgeld Gardens in Chicago faced demolition when it was included on the 2021 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. The community wanted to see the school, built in 1944, rehabilitated and reused for jobs and vocational training opportunities for Altgeld Gardens residents. Since the Most Endangered listing in May 2021, Chicago Public Schools has halted demolition plans. Photo credit: Sean Reilly.
preservation advocacy nonprofit organization, is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Nominations are due Monday, Jan. 10.
longest-running advocacy program. The annual list calls attention to historic and culturally significant sites throughout the state that are threatened with deterioration, demolition or inappropriate development. Since the Most Endangered program began in 1995, more than 100 previously “Most Endangered” designated sites have
been saved from demolition or stabilized. Dozens more have reinvestment projects pending or underway. Landmarks Illinois will announce the sites selected for the 2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois at a virtual press conference in April 2022. Those interested in submitting a nomination are also encouraged to
take a look at the sites named to past Most Endangered lists during the program’s more than 25-year history. Additional program and nomination guidelines can be found in the online nomination form.
Benefits of ‘Most Endangered’ designation
Places in Illinois routinely receive a heightened level of statewide
attention from residents, governing bodies and media outlets, which help bolster advocacy efforts for preservation of the site. Inclusion on the Most Endangered list can also lead to legislative efforts that aid in a site’s eventual preservation.
a property is included on Landmarks Illinois’ Most Endangered list, Landmarks Illinois staff remain committed to its preservation efforts, continuing communication and relationships with local advocates and providing resources (including small grants) and connections where possible. In many cases, this has led to years- or decades-long relationships between local advocates and Landmarks Illinois. Staff at Landmarks Illinois can also serve as a link to pro bono services from other preservation professionals such as architects, engineers, historians and more.
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