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
In November, 2009 The Landmark Conservancy presents an Exhibition on the 100th Anniversary of the 1909 Plan for Chicago prepared by Daniel Burnham and Ed Bennett. Exhibition is free.
Location: Mayslake, 31st Street west of Route 83
2009 Baar Lecture Series
November 17 - Judith McBrien
December 1 - Dennis McClendon
In November, 2009 The Landmark Conservancy presents an Exhibition on the 100th Anniversary of the 1909 Plan for Chicago prepared by Daniel Burnham and Ed Bennett. Exhibition is free.
Location: Mayslake, 31st Street west of Route 83
2009 Baar Lecture Series
November 17 - Judith McBrien
December 1 - Dennis McClendon
Current Projects
The current project of the Landmark Conservancy is to preserve the picturesque Graue Mill Waterfall from demolition.
10 Most Endangered
The Landmark Conservancy nominated the Graue Mill Waterfall for the 10 most endangered.